LESLIE BRADY
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Accomplished board certified nurse practitioner with doctorate of nursing practice and over 20 years of experience developing and perfecting exceptional clinical, communication, research, management and leadership skills, serving as a preceptor and educator of peers, patients, and caregivers. Specialties have included Adult-Geriatric Care in Pain management for Oncological and HIV/AIDS populations. Served as chair and co-chair of research & innovation and advanced practice magnet hospital councils and Adjunct Professor for RN and LPN students. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of diverse patient care. Managed chemotherapy treatments. Prepared hematologic/immunotherapies/oncologic medications. Administered IV infusions and clinical trials, budgeting and purchasing medications and supplies, assessed and treated pain and oncological symptom management of patients. Completed DNP/MSN/ANP programs with specialization in leadership, reconstructive surgery, oncology, pain management and adult-geriatric primary care and patient education. Current nursing licenses, controlled substances and DEA licenses in excellent standing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Program Manager
Mount Sinai Health System, CRNP
New York, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Pain management for the Institute of Advanced Medicine HIV/AIDS. Manage and treat chronic pain as professional provider and as staff resource.
- Educate patients and staff on pain management and interventions.
- Collaborate with health care team in care of each individual patient and make referrals, as needed.
- Report side effects, adverse and serious events to proper authorities.
- Suggested alternative methods for health management such as physical therapy, mental health, massage therapy, interventional therapeutics and other treatments to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Perform physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications and health histories and document in EPIC.
- Provide periodic performance evaluations.
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, answering questions and advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
NP-Home Health
Medix/ Alegis Health Care
Lancaster, PA
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Home health wellness visits and physicals, referrals, patient education, A1C and lead testing
- Remain current in knowledge of technology, theory, clinical applications & techniques, medications and protocols, attending educational events, seminars and national conventions., for medical practice
- Research and nursing
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
NP Patient Advocate
Conduent/AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Oncology
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Educate and counsel patients, family members and caregivers on immunotherapies manufactured by AstraZeneca, acute and chronic symptom management options, resources available, serve as support system during and after immunotherapy treatment for patient and caregivers
- Chart and report side effects, adverse and serious events to proper authorities
- Case management.
CRNP, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Lancaster Cancer Center
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Board Certified Hematology/Oncology
- Manage oncology and hematology patient caseloads with current evidence based practice in a private practice, inpatient rounding & tumor boards at 2 local hospitals with first call, ensuring timely response to referring physicians’ requests to initiate care, consults and related services
- Clinical Research Coordinator and Sub PI for research department
- Educate and counsel patients, family members and caregivers and staff on diagnoses, acute and chronic management options, medications, benefits, risks, side effects, symptom management of chemotherapy/immunotherapy and hematology treatments
- Primary care responsibilities: within “scope of practice” see patients in office for exams, follow-up appointments, sick patient visits, symptom management, patient teaching, genetic counseling, receive and initiate patient and other provider calls regarding patient care
- Committee participant (P&T, Protocol, Safety, Healing Journey Foundation, etc.)
- Present at area organizations’ meetings, participate in community outreach activities and events
- Remain current in knowledge of technology, theory, clinical applications & techniques, medications and protocols, attending educational events, seminars and national conventions
- Conduct Peer to peers with insurance companies and appeals process.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Develop and teach clinical instruction, sign/symptom management, and advanced skills to RN students in simulation lab
- Develop and teach hands on clinical instruction of role transitions, and role to LPN nursing students in a nursing and rehabilitation setting
- Assess student skills, provide constructive feedback and grading system
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Zion, Illinois
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Board Certified, Oncology/Pain Management
- Manage oncology patient caseloads with evidence based practice in outpatient clinic and all inpatient units in hospital, including ICU, SIU, Stem cell/transplant, oncology medical/surgical unit, infusion clinic and ER/OICC
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, naturopathic medicine, physical therapist, care managers, RNs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and hospice providers in each patient’s plan of care
- Develop patient education, prepare and present teaching topics in symptom management and phone triage to pain management team members for KPI goals
- Educate nurses and counsel patients, family members and caregivers on cancer pain, acute and chronic management options, medications, benefits, risks, side effects, symptom management of chemotherapy/biotherapy, radiation treatments and addiction
- Serve as CoChair and then Chair of Research and Innovation council
- Then served as Advanced Practice Council representative for Research and Innovation Council, leading and serving as resource for fellow nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Mentor new nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and RNs to the pain management team
- Teach oncology emergencies class to RN OCN candidates
- Serve and present reports on behalf of Research and Innovation Council and the Advanced Practice Council to TLC (Transitional Leadership Council)
- Served as advanced practice representative on Ethics committee
- Conduct and electronically chart health histories and physicals
- Notify appropriate medical providers of any critical or declining status of patients
- Evaluate, assess, diagnose and treat oncology patients’ acute, chronic, pre-operative and post-operative pains assessing patients for pain blocks and refering patients to alternative methods of pain relief
- On call services – first call and triage
- Create and implement individual pain management plans for patients and coordinate treatment with hospice physicians as needed.
Glen Morton Medical Center Hematology/Oncology
Chicago, Illinois
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Oncology Infusion RN-OCN, Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Provider
- Assess patients prior to, during, and after chemotherapy, hematologic and tysabri infusions at two different practice locations
- Educate patients on all aspects of care and treatment
- Clinical Trials Record keeping and charting, including medication inventory and preparation, patient assessment, charting, and immediate reporting of any adverse events
- Budget, price negotiating and inventory management of all medications, materials and equipment needed for chemo treatment preparations, administration and disposal services
- Network, locate and attain needed medications when supplier not able to deliver needed medications due to industry shortage
- Precise record keeping of every patient’s chemotherapy schedule, calculations of every dosage and assessments
- Utilize current up to date evidence based practice, knowledge, and skills maintaining BLS certificate, obtaining OCN certification & Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Provider status card
- Supervise and mentor new RNs and staff members
- Perform appropriate blood draws ordered by physician, run lab accurately for all chemotherapy treatments
- Report labs to physician
- Take triage calls during day and help patients with symptom management at home
- Appeal to insurance companies for medication and treatment coverage and advise patients on how to obtain financial assistance from pharmaceutical companies for financial help with medications
- Set up hospice referrals and home health care service, outside referrals and appointments for wigs, specialty bras, etc.
Oncology Staff RN
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, Kansas
10.2005 - 09.2006
- Women’s High Risk/Neonate/, Provide direct patient care and assessment; maintain legal documentation, keep open communication among patient care staff, departments, and clinical drug studies; liaison between patients and MDs; patient advocate
- Complete prescribed treatments including sterile treatments, blood draws, transfusions, dressing changes, suture removals, accu-checks, Doppler, neonate assessments, infant care instructions to new parents, breastfeeding instruction, etc
- Monitor each assigned patient, make informed & educated decisions to administer medication and perform procedures based on parameters pre-established by physicians
- Monitor and review lab work, EKGs, radiology, and all test results
- Orientate and redirect patients, prep patients for necessary treatments, procedures, and surgery
- Recognize patient needs for discharge and follow through with patient upon discharge planning.
Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, The Houston, The Woodlands Community Hospital
Houston, Texas
08.2001 - 09.2004
- Telemetry/Medical/Surgical
- Provide patient care, assessments, P&H; maintain legal documentation, keep open communication among patient care interdepartmental staff, clinical drug studies; liaison between patients and MDs; patient advocate with on call rotation
- Preceptor for incoming RNs
- Evaluated performance, recognized areas of growth, provided constructive feedback to refine skills and plan next steps in development of professional skills
- Design and lead periodic in services
- Monitor and review lab work, EKGs, radiology, and all test results
- Assess patients upon admission and initiate conferences with patients, staff, doctors, social and occupational therapists, dieticians, and any other disciplines needed for each individual patient and also serve as a resource person on rounds.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Triage Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.1994 - 12.1998
- Psychiatric Adult, Geriatric and PICU
- Coordinate staff for patient take downs and codes, communicate with doctors, staff, patients and families in a clear and professional manner during sensitive situations
- Lead group therapy sessions for patients and teach communication skills and provide outpatient resources needed for independent living
- Gather input to revise existing departmental policies and procedures
- Participate in committees and staff meetings to enhance nursing and patient care; collaborate with other departments and disciplines to promote better patient care
- Recognize patient needs for discharge and follow through with patient upon discharge planning
- Accept phone crisis calls serving as a resource and triage calls giving appropriate referrals
- Prepare and administer medications; only RN qualified for push medications on PICU unit
- Assess patients upon admission and initiate conferences with patients, staff, doctors, social and occupational therapists, dieticians, and any other disciplines needed for each individual patient and also serve as a resource person on rounds
- Manage daily operations, delegating patient loads to staff
- Call in or send staff to other units as needed to fulfill adequate acuity care
- Develop and lead staff in services
- Coordinate admissions and discharges, reporting at end of each shift to hospital’s supervisor
- Triage psychiatric cases for ER Staff and assist staff and patients in emergency situations
- Monitor each patient regularly and consulted with assigned nurses for updates on conditions.
Education
Adult Nurse Practitioner - DNP
Chatham University
08.2016
MS - Adult Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York
05.2011
BS - Nursing Practice
State University of New York, Stony Brook School of Nursing
08.2008
Diploma - Nursing
Xavier University and The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
08.1994
Skills
- DATABASE PROFICIENCY and ELECTRONIC CHARTING
- Cenuit
- Inform
- Infosario
- MedidataRave
- Medrio
- Outcome
- RedCap
- Trial Master
- EPIC
- Skilled Provider
- Healthcare Management
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Patient and Staff Education
- Adjunct Professor (RN & LPN Students)
- Exemplary Written and Verbal Communication
- Laboratory Testing & Result Evaluation
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Medical Histories & Physical Examinations
- Patient-Centered Care
- Community Outreach
- Direct Patient Care in Rural, Home Health and Epicenter Settings
- Medication Prescribing and Administration
- Treatment Plan Development
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Preventative Care, Health & Wellness Adult/Geriatric Expert
- Records Review
- Medical Chart Management
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Pain Management
Affiliations
2022-Present NYSNA, 2013-Present American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Inc, 2007-Present Oncology Nursing Society, 2011-2016 American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2017-2019 Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology, 2017-2019 Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), 2017-2019 Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, 1993-1994 President, Student Council-The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, 1993-1994 Recruiter-National Student Nurses Association
Accomplishments
- 2015-2016 Presenter for RN OCN certification workshops—oncologic emergencies 2016 Presenter at Research Symposium at Cancer Treatment Centers of America-Midwestern 2016 Developed, Implemented and Presented Self-care and Interventional Coping Skills Workshops for the Oncology Nurses 2016 Developed Continuing Education Unit course for the Self-Care and Interventional Skills for Oncology Nurses to Prevent Burnout
Interests
COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES , 2015-2016 Volunteer for Rebuilding Together 2005 American Red Cross Volunteer 2003 180 Resident Camp Counselor Volunteer, Traveling, Reading and Dog Walker
Additional Information
- 2017-Present Registered Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, Pennsylvania License (& current RN license) 2016-Present Registered Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology NP, Delaware License (& current RN license) 2012-Present Registered Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, Illinois License (& current RN license) 2011-Present Registered Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, New York License (& current RN license) 2016-Present Registered Professional Nurse, North Carolina License 2010-Inactive Registered Professional Nurse, California License 2006-Present Registered Professional Nurse, New Jersey License 2005-Inactive Registered Professional Nurse, Kansas License 2000-Present Registered Professional Nurse, Texas License 1995-Inactive Registered Professional Nurse, Ohio License (Original State of Licensure) 2011-Present ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification and OCN Certification 2012-Inactive Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider 2013-Present DEA license, controlled substance license, and NPI 2013-Present CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Certification
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in New York, Texas, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Illinois
- Registered Nurse in New York, Texas, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Kansas, California and Northern Mariana Islands
- ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification
- DEA Controlled Substance Certification for Schedules 2,2N,3,3N4,5
- ONCC OCN Registered Nurse certification
- BLS
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Program Manager
Mount Sinai Health System, CRNP
08.2019 - Current
NP-Home Health
Medix/ Alegis Health Care
04.2018 - 12.2020
NP Patient Advocate
Conduent/AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Oncology
04.2018 - 07.2019
CRNP, Adult Nurse Practitioner
Lancaster Cancer Center
06.2017 - 04.2018
Adjunct Faculty Member
Ambria College of Nursing
01.2017 - 06.2017
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
01.2013 - 07.2016
Glen Morton Medical Center Hematology/Oncology
08.2007 - 01.2011
Oncology Staff RN
Wesley Medical Center
10.2005 - 09.2006
Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, The Houston, The Woodlands Community Hospital
08.2001 - 09.2004
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Triage Nurse
The Christ Hospital
10.1994 - 12.1998
Adult Nurse Practitioner - DNP
Chatham University
MS - Adult Nurse Practitioner
State University of New York
BS - Nursing Practice
State University of New York, Stony Brook School of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Xavier University and The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
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