Leona Lenaz
Orange Beach,AL
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience in Internal Medicine, Oncology/Hematology and High Risk Screening and Preventive Cancer services. Extremely proficient at conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address all facets of care. Extremely competent with the telemedicine role. Extensive experience in the inpatient and outpatient setting managing acute and chronic medical issues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medical Oncology And Hematology Baptist Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving Oncological malignancies, pathological genetic mutations and benign and malignant Hematological conditions.
- Proficient with in patient care, spending approximately 8-10 hours a week in a 300 bed hospital rounding on patients, managing acute care issues, completing H&P, consults, daily progress notes and collaborating with other specialties to provide best care possible.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in oncologic medicine.
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in Allscripts.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Obtained exhaustive patient histories and completed physical examinations to gather complete health picture of patients.
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
- Assessed patient's for high risk factors that would put them at increased risk for hereditary cancers.
- Ordered appropriate genetic testing and screening tests based on personalized risk factors.
- Counseled patient's regarding genetic test results and implemented a long-term plan to decrease their risk for hereditary cancers.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Cancer Specialists
10.2007 - 11.2020
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving Oncological malignancies along with benign and malignant Hematological conditions.
- Proficient with in patient care, spending approximately 10-15 hours a week in a 600 bed hospital rounding on patients, managing acute care issues, completing H&P, consults, daily progress notes and collaborating with other specialties to provide best care possible.
- Stayed abreast of advances in treatments, emerging pharmaceutical applications and new diagnostic tools for application in oncologic medicine.
- Documented full medical histories, treatment progress and evaluation data in Epic, Cerner and Nexgen.
- Completed in-depth physical evaluations and gathered patient medical data to complete speedy, successful office visits.
- Obtained exhaustive patient histories and completed physical examinations to gather complete health picture of patients.
- Reviewed examination information, laboratory reports and expressed symptoms to make tentative diagnoses.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine At Edgewater Hall
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked on a PRN basis providing primary care on a wide range of medical conditions including: Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, COPD, Anxiety, GERD and obesity.
RN/Manager
Hogan Surgical Center
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.1999
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Disease Management
- Treatment Plan Development
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Diagnostic Testing
- Radiology diagnostics
- Preventative care
- Therapeutic intervention
- End-Of-Life Care
- Patient education
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medical Oncology And Hematology Baptist Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine At Edgewater Hall
02.2012 - 06.2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgia Cancer Specialists
10.2007 - 11.2020
RN/Manager
Hogan Surgical Center
01.2002 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
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