Leslie Etheridge
Toomsboro,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Geriatric care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse, Office Assistant
EBLA Academy
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Administered first aid and medications to students with diverse health needs.
- Educated students on personal hygiene and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitored student health trends and reported concerns to appropriate staff.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Oversaw health services for school of 40+ students and faculty.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for multiple team members, optimizing meeting efficiency.
- Handled correspondence and communication, facilitating effective information flow within the organization.
- Maintained organized filing systems, improving document retrieval and overall office efficiency.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
LPN, Private Duty
In Home Private Care
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LPN, Charge Nurse
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies, enhancing overall understanding of care processes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excell Home Health
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for patients.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized living environment for patients to promote comfort and reduce stress levels.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by engaging them in meaningful conversations and recreational activities.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring a safe environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oconee Nursing Agency
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring a safe environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Education
Diploma - Licenced Practical Nurse
Central Georgia Technical College
Milledgeville, GA12.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- Family education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
School Nurse, Office Assistant
EBLA Academy
08.2023 - 06.2025
LPN, Private Duty
In Home Private Care
08.2017 - 06.2023
LPN, Charge Nurse
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
03.2017 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Acres Health and Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Excell Home Health
11.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oconee Nursing Agency
11.2009 - 04.2012
Diploma - Licenced Practical Nurse
Central Georgia Technical College