Lesleigh Pena
Las Vegas
Summary
Compassionate nurse with over 12 years of experience in administering medication and IV therapies. Skilled in patient advocacy and education, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Fertility Center Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
08.2013 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with reproductive endocrinologists to develop personalized patient care plans.
- Educated patients on fertility treatments, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Facilitated communication between multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, maintaining high safety standards.
Co-Owner Welding Supply Company
Lubbock Welding Supply
Lubbock, TX
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient supply chain processes and customer service excellence.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing carrying costs effectively.
- Developed strategic partnerships with vendors to enhance product offerings and negotiate favorable terms.
- Implemented training programs for staff, improving team performance and operational knowledge.
Staff Nurse
Red Rock Fertility Center
Las Vegas, NV
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Educated patients on fertility treatment options and procedures effectively.
- Implemented best practices for infection control and patient safety standards.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05-1985
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Fertility Center Of Las Vegas
08.2013 - Current
Co-Owner Welding Supply Company
Lubbock Welding Supply
02.2011 - 08.2013
Staff Nurse
Red Rock Fertility Center
07.2009 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor