Leslie Eads
Radford,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery
02.2020 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Operating Room RN, Department Education Leader
Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Labor and Delivery RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2011
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bluefield University
Bluefield, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
05.1999
High School Diploma -
Radford High School
Radford, VA06.1994
Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Managing Deadlines
- Excellent communication and patient teaching skills
- Staff Development and Supervision
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery
02.2020 - Current
Operating Room RN, Department Education Leader
Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski
09.2015 - 02.2020
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2015
RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
07.2010 - 06.2011
Labor and Delivery RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2011
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bluefield University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wytheville Community College
High School Diploma -
Radford High School