Leslie Davis
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - Current
- Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Meet patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performs accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Identify and assist with opportunities for performance improvement activities in clinic and with other service areas.
Nurse Clinician Master
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2018
- Led initiatives focused on improving workplace culture by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among nursing staff members.
- Promoted infection control within the clinical setting through strict adherence to established protocols as well as ongoing staff education efforts.
- Delivered high-quality patient education on various topics related to disease management, self-care techniques, and preventative measures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within the organization.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- 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.
Nurse Clinician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within the organization.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, ensuring seamless transitions of care between hospital settings and community-based services for patients in need.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted infection control within the clinical setting through strict adherence to established protocols as well as ongoing staff education efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.2009
High School Diploma -
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School
Baltimore, MD06.1987
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Urology knowledge
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counseling
- Physical assessments
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Preventive Healthcare
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- At-risk patient care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Counseling
- Lab result interpretation
- Case Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Distribution
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- CPR/AED
- Mobility Assistance
- Microsoft Office
- Coordinating referrals
- EMR Systems
- Seizure Management
- Removing sutures
- Chart updating
- Patient Discharge
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Nurse II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - Current
Nurse Clinician Master
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2018
Nurse Clinician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School