Leslie Huna
Rogers,MN
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over eight years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Nursing Manager dedicated to disease prevention and high-quality healthcare. Strong decision maker with an in-depth understanding importance of compassion and patience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assisted Living Director
Grace Assisted Living
Golden Valley, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of resident information such as medical history, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures related to their job duties.
- Created a system to track medication administration records for residents in accordance with state requirements.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as hospices, home health agencies and other healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive services to residents.
- Provided leadership to the staff, creating a positive work environment and promoting team building activities.
- Monitored daily operations of the assisted living facility to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents, ensuring that their personal needs were met.
- Organized social activities such as games, exercise classes, movie nights, field trips and more.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations concerning safety, health, fire prevention and sanitation standards.
- Supervised the admission process of new residents, including assessments, paperwork and orientation.
Director of Nursing Services
Paradise Care homes
Minneapolis, MN
03.2020 - Current
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Promise Care Inc
Bloomington, MN
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Director of Nursing
Sunlight Services
St. Paul, MN
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase staff retention, morale and satisfation.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of resident information such as medical history, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Trained new employees on policies and procedures related to their job duties.
- Assisted families in understanding resident rights under state law.
- Managed budgeting processes for all departments within the facility while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review policies and procedures.
- Created a system to track medication administration records for residents in accordance with state requirements.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as hospices, home health agencies and other healthcare providers in order to provide comprehensive services to residents.
- Provided leadership to the staff, creating a positive work environment and promoting team building activities.
- Monitored daily operations of the assisted living facility to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Performed routine inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards or areas needing improvement.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents, ensuring that their personal needs were met.
- Organized social activities such as games, exercise classes, movie nights, field trips and more.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations concerning safety, health, fire prevention and sanitation standards.
- Supervised the admission process of new residents, including assessments, paperwork and orientation.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and residents in a professional manner.
Quality Professional
All Star HomeHealth Care
Anoka, MN
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Director of Nursing
Brightstar Care
Plymouth, MN
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Supervised numerous other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
RN Case Manager
Firstat Nursing Services Inc.
St Paul, MN
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to enhance long-term outcomes.
- Set up weekly medication trays for patients to self administer
- Communicated concerns to the physician about symptoms the patient was having at home
RN Case Manager
Professional Resource Network Home Health Care
Bloomington, MN
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Managed caseload of 30 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
RN Case Manager
Hennepin Home Health Care
Brooklyn Park, MN
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed caseload of 40 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2011
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue Global
2019
Skills
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- Computerized charting specialist
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Culturally sensitive
- Medication administration expert
- Staff performance evaluations
- Intake and discharge
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Removing stitches and staples
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Nursing Plan Development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Organization and planning
- Community advocate
- Patient education and counseling
- Coordinating referrals
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Member of Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
Member of SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
Anoka County Veteran Mentor
Timeline
Assisted Living Director
Grace Assisted Living
07.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing Services
Paradise Care homes
03.2020 - Current
Director of Nursing
Sunlight Services
10.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Promise Care Inc
01.2018 - 03.2020
Quality Professional
All Star HomeHealth Care
01.2018 - 03.2019
Director of Nursing
Brightstar Care
06.2016 - 11.2017
RN Case Manager
Firstat Nursing Services Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
RN Case Manager
Professional Resource Network Home Health Care
02.2015 - 05.2016
RN Case Manager
Hennepin Home Health Care
04.2014 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Purdue Global