Lesley Solomon
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Home Care Network
Rockwall, TX
10.2003 - Current
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
- Compiled data for monthly reports related to clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction surveys.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions according to established standards and guidelines.
- Assisted with discharge planning by providing resources and support services to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home setting.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
- Conducted patient education regarding disease process and self-care techniques.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Developed care plans and coordinated services for home health patients.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2003 - 10.2023
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Home Health Nurse
Healthwatch Professionals
Dallas, TX
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX12-2002
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical evaluation
- Medical assessment
- Patient care planning
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NRP certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Healthwatch Professionals
03.2012 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Home Care Network
10.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
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