LESLIE BLACKFORD
Ascension Seton
La Grange,TX
31
years of professional experience
Seasoned nursing professional with extensive leadership experience in emergency and supervisory roles. Strengths include staff coordination, clinical documentation, and policy compliance. Committed to supporting high-quality care, workflow efficiency, and positive patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
4 Years 6 Months- Assessed emergency patients through acuity assessments to prioritize urgent care needs.
- Evaluated patient conditions and documented symptoms, medical histories, and critical findings in EMR to support continuity of care.
- Provided medication and treatment administration while monitoring responses and adverse reactions to support safe care delivery.
- Managed coordination of care plans with physicians, technicians, and interdisciplinary emergency teams to support emergency workflow.
- Conduct acuity-based triage for emergency patients to determine urgency level and prioritize urgent care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented symptoms, medical histories, and critical findings in EMR.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
22 Years 4 Months- Supervised nursing staff by distributing patient-care workloads and monitoring processes to ensure safe, timely patient care.
- Managed coordination of interdisciplinary care plans across physicians, therapists, and support services to support coordinated patient care.
- Ensured compliance with VA policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols to support safe care delivery.
- Evaluated clinical documentation within electronic health records for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated staffing shortfalls, managed patient concerns, and removed workflow barriers to sustain unit operations efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare organization by partnering with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained clinical proficiency by working at least 40 hours per month as floor nurse.
- Maintained effective communication with staff physicians and community organizations to promote consistent, high quality patient care.
- Developed and updated HIPAA benefits administration and general liability policies and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable guidelines.
Registered Nurse - Captain
4 Years 5 Months- Delivered direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings to support continuity of care.
- Reviewed clinical findings to assess patient conditions and updated care plans accordingly.
- Administered medication treatments and immunizations in compliance with established safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs to maintain patient safety and promptly respond to changes in patient status.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current on best practices in nursing care and evolving healthcare delivery trends.
- Reviewed incoming patients, evaluated injuries and illnesses, and determined severity to guide triage prioritization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Emergency care
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Cardiac assessment
Acute care expertise
Clinical data analysis
Emergency protocols
Infection control measures
Medical record keeping
HIPAA compliance
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Seton
11.2018 - 05.2023Read More
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.1996 - 10.2018Read More
Registered Nurse - Captain
United States Air Force
01.1992 - 06.1996Read More
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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