LESLEY FERGUSON
LEE'S SUMMIT,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional that has honed my skills in patient education and clinical judgment, markedly improving patient care outcomes. Proficient in medication and intravenous administration, I effectively navigate critical care situations, showcasing informal leadership by mentoring new staff and enhancing patient satisfaction. My proficiency guarantees top-tier, empathetic care, meeting employer standards for outstanding healthcare services.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Research Medical Center- Sarah Cannon
12.2015 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Hospice Nurse
St. Lukes Hospice
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Virginia Oncology Associates
03.2007 - 05.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2007
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse
Amerigroup
03.1998 - 03.2000
- Performed first level medical review for physicians and hospitals requesting authorization to refer to specialty care or perform medical procedures.
- Provided nurse triage to members calling with acute symptoms after hours following established guidelines selected by employer.
- Forwarded cases to Medical Director for peer to peer reviews if unable to approve based on first level criteria.
Medical Representative
Anthem Alliance for Healthcare
04.1997 - 03.1998
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Booked specialty appointments as requested for active duty military personnel and dependents as delegated by Military Treatment Facilities.
- Performed first level reviews for providers requesting authorization for select medical procedures.
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
06.1993 - 05.1997
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Diploma of Registered Nursing - Nursing
Riverside School of Professional Nursing
Newport News, VA05.1993
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Training staff
Timeline
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Research Medical Center- Sarah Cannon
12.2015 - Current
Hospice Nurse
St. Lukes Hospice
06.2015 - 03.2016
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Virginia Oncology Associates
03.2007 - 05.2015
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse
Amerigroup
03.1998 - 03.2000
Medical Representative
Anthem Alliance for Healthcare
04.1997 - 03.1998
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
06.1993 - 05.1997
Diploma of Registered Nursing - Nursing
Riverside School of Professional Nursing
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