Leslie Friedman
North Hollywood
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse, expert in pediatric assessment and care, accurate and timely documentation, patient and family education, infection and injury prevention, and coordinating care across the multidisciplinary team. I am looking to pivot to a career outside the acute care environment, either in home care, hospice care, or an outpatient clinic setting.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-6 East
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles
09.2007 - Current
- Apply expert clinical skills to coordinate care for the full range of patients on 6 East
- Serve as relief charge nurse
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision
- Monitor patient care and progress towards discharge
- Assign patients based on acuity and continuity of care
- Communicate professionally with nurses, doctors, support services, and management
- Perform recordkeeping/tracking tasks as assigned by management
- Serve as resource nurse, assisting both floor RNs and charge nurses
- Precept RN residents, new hires, and students
- Resolve conflicts with internal and external clients
- Maintain current knowledge of and implement CHLA policy and procedure
- Collect data for auditing/quality improvement
- Audit medication administration and care partner charting
- Represented 6 East on the Clinical Practice Council
- Participated in unit leadership meetings, reporting on council activities
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assistant to Executive Director
Bais Chaya Mushka Girls' School
Los Angeles
08.1999 - 07.2005
Administrative Assistant
The Capital Group Companies
Los Angeles
07.1997 - 04.1998
Administrative Assistant
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
New York
05.1993 - 12.1996
- Company Overview: Asset Management Division
- Asset Management Division
Administrative Assistant
Boston Consulting Group
Boston
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
07.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Santa Monica College
06.2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History and German
University of California, Berkeley
05.1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Accurate, detailed and timely documentation
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Quality improvement and regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support of families
- Staff supervision
- Training of new staff
- Time management
- Medication administration and education
- Care of patient with developmental delay
- G-tube care
- Tracheostomy care
- Central Line care and management
- Wound care
- Care of neurosurgical, orthopedic, surgical patients
- Traumatic brain injury
- Care of patients after gastric sleeve surgery
- Care of patients after gender affirmation surgery
- Care of patients with psychiatric diagnoses
- Infection prevention
- Patient safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
- National and Local Society of Pediatric Nurses
- BLS
- CPN
- PALS
Hobbies and Interests
Foster parent since 2018
Personal Information
License: 708945
Timeline
Registered Nurse-6 East
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
09.2007 - Current
Assistant to Executive Director
Bais Chaya Mushka Girls' School
08.1999 - 07.2005
Administrative Assistant
The Capital Group Companies
07.1997 - 04.1998
Administrative Assistant
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
05.1993 - 12.1996
Administrative Assistant
Boston Consulting Group
01.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History and German
University of California, Berkeley