Leslie Irwin
RN, soon-to-be FNP (May 2024)
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive experience offering comprehensive patient care in direct patient care and care coordination in a variety of environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action by managing up to 6 complex patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center, Denver
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs on telemetry/PCU unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess complex patient load and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Little Tree Education
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared classroom and materials for class of 15 students according to montessori teachings and needs of children.
- Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
Professional Track & Field Athlete
Adidas
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Member of Adidas Olympic Training Team with focus on training for 2016 Olympics in Rio
- Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
Medical Assistant
Sports Performance International
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and medical histories, prepared injections, removed sutures, provided pre- and post-operative ADL assistance in busy sports medicine clinic with full patient load daily
- Collaborated with physician during exams and with physical therapists during sessions and assisted as needed
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05.2026
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Biology; Minor in Spanish
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2014
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Analytical Thinker and Problem-Solver
- Detail-Oriented
- Family & Patient Advocacy
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Emergency Interventions
- MEDITECH and EPIC Software
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, 6 years (RN.1655147)
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
- OSHA - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Completion of Bayer Educational Curriculum on Insertion of Kyleena, Mirena and Skyla IUDs
- Organon Clinical Training Program for Nexplanon Device Insertion
- Recognize, Respond, Report: Training for Colorado's Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- American Nurses Association
- Colorado Nurses Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2022 - 11.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center, Denver
04.2018 - 12.2022
Preschool Teacher
Little Tree Education
08.2016 - 01.2017
Professional Track & Field Athlete
Adidas
05.2014 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant
Sports Performance International
05.2014 - 09.2016
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Biology; Minor in Spanish
University of Georgia