Leo Palle
Lacey,USA
Summary
Visionary, result-driven, and extremely motivated driving force in clinical leadership with an impeccable performance record in transforming and growing skilled nursing facilities into patient-centered care facilities with the highest patient and staff satisfaction outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Woodard Creek Post Acute and Rehab Center
06.2026 - Current
Director of Nursing
Ballard Center
05.2025 - 05.2026
Director of Staff Development and Infection Prevention
South Creek Post Acute Centralia
12.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Staff Development and Infection Prevention
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
06.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Puget Sound Transitional Care
03.2024 - 06.2024
Chief of Clinical Operations (CCO)
Activ Healthcare Inc.
12.2023 - 03.2024
Interim Director of Nursing
Everett Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Accomplishments: Arrived at the facility after the building has gone through their annual survey which resulted with 50 citations with 4 I-Js. Managed the plan of correction and resurvey activities and brought the facility back in compliance with 100% compliance rate.
Nurse Unit Manager
Alaska Gardens
10.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing Services
Arcadia Medical Resorts of Talbot Renton
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Accomplishments: Formulated and implemented clinical systems and processes to better provide quality care for the residents. Helped the facility back in compliance with 36 citations resulted from the facility’s annual survey by writing a plan of correction, improving systemwide processes, staff education, and training.
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Infection Preventionist
Bremerton Health And Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 03.2022
Interim Director of Nursing
Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Accomplishments: I was able to bring the facility back in compliance, and was able to clear all the pending citations, and was able to put systems and processes in place that are sustainable to prevent further citations by keeping residents safe and well cared for.
Director of Nursing Services
Shelton Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP
United States University
San Diego, USA08-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines10-2006
Skills
- Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner preparation
- Over 19 years of Registered Nurse experience caring for diverse and medically complex patients
- Strong skills in comprehensive history-taking, physical assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision-making, and development of individualized treatment plans
- Strong background in acute and chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disorders, and other common primary care conditions
- Strong focus on preventive care, health screenings, immunizations, lifestyle modification, and early identification of disease
- Nursing leadership experience emphasizing patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability
- Strong patient and family education skills with an emphasis on shared decision-making and improving treatment adherence
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, and compassionate care for patients from diverse backgrounds
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Woodard Creek Post Acute and Rehab Center
06.2026 - Current
Director of Nursing
Ballard Center
05.2025 - 05.2026
Director of Staff Development and Infection Prevention
South Creek Post Acute Centralia
12.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Staff Development and Infection Prevention
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care
06.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Puget Sound Transitional Care
03.2024 - 06.2024
Chief of Clinical Operations (CCO)
Activ Healthcare Inc.
12.2023 - 03.2024
Interim Director of Nursing
Everett Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse Unit Manager
Alaska Gardens
10.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing Services
Arcadia Medical Resorts of Talbot Renton
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Infection Preventionist
Bremerton Health And Rehabilitation
12.2021 - 03.2022
Interim Director of Nursing
Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 12.2021
Director of Nursing Services
Shelton Health and Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Our Lady of Fatima University
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner-FNP
United States University
Clinical Rotations
- 483 clinical practicum hours in common illnesses, chronic and acute illnesses, women's health, and geriatric care in the primary care clinic at America's Family Doctors in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Preceptors: Dr. Samudrala and Teri McClain Watson, ARNP
- 161 clinical practicum hours in Pediatrics focusing on newborn care and management of common illnesses of infants, children, and teens. Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as frenectomy and newborn circumcisions in the well-known Pediatric clinic in Gainesville, Florida. Preceptor: Dr. Charles Powers, Pediatrician