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Leslie R. Lembke

Nurse Practitioner
Prescott Valley,AZ

Summary

Highly qualified Nurse Practitioner Provider with 22 years of experience in assessment/triage, extensive medical documentation and implementation of evidence-based medical care. Self-directed with clear goal directed documentation and communication to veterans and PACT team members. Excellent critical thinking skills and high standard of practice. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through medical collaboration, time management and prioritization of veteran's medical and psychosocial needs.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
Prescott, AZ
05.2014 - Current

PACT provider to 950+ veteran panel.

Daily collaboration with specialty providers within and outside the VA system.

Video Virtual Care medical management.

Extensive physical examinations and documentation to assist in current and future compensation and disability claims.

Perform Social Security Disability examinations and assist in appeals.


Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Adam Benjamin VA OPC
Crown Point, IN
08.2004 - 04.2014

PACT provider for 850-900 veterans.

Comprehensive medical care to large population of OIF/OEF and Vietnam War veterans with PTSD, TBI, MST and Toxic Exposures.

Provided initial vesting to Indiana National Guard veterans with extensive symptom documentation regarding burn pit toxic exposures.

Performed SSD documents and physical ratings, worked closely with C&P to appropriately document service-related disabilities.

Provided supportive medical documentation for VBA appeals for burn pit exposures and PTSD.

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Lakeshore Bone And Joint Institute
Valparaiso, IN
01.2002 - 12.2002

Orthopedic NP and Surgical First Assist for five surgeons and close collaboration with 12 surgeons in General/Sports Medicine orthopedic practice.

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary orthopedic care.

Experience with Workman's Compensation care and claims.

Registered Nurse

Porter Memorial Hospital
Valparaiso, IN
09.1984 - 12.2001

CCRN and TNS Critical Care Nurse in ICU and CVICU at Level II Trauma Center.

Charge and staff RN, Diabetic Educator.

1984-1996


Peri-Operative Staff and Charge RN at Level II Trauma Center, encompassing all surgical specialties including Cardiovascular surgery.

1996-2001

2003-2011


Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dennis Deb
Merrillville, IN
06.1981 - 08.1984

Provided full dental care, dental prophylaxis, obtained radiographs/interpretation, and dental education to patients and families In large family dental practice.

Education

Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.2000 - 05.2001

Master of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.1998 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.1985 - 05.1987

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
09.1981 - 05.1984

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
09.1979 - 05.1981

Skills

Acute care expertise

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Certification

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Timeline

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
05.2014 - Current

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Adam Benjamin VA OPC
08.2004 - 04.2014

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Lakeshore Bone And Joint Institute
01.2002 - 12.2002

Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Nursing

Valparaiso University
01.2000 - 05.2001

Master of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
01.1998 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
01.1985 - 05.1987

Registered Nurse

Porter Memorial Hospital
09.1984 - 12.2001

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
09.1981 - 05.1984

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dennis Deb
06.1981 - 08.1984

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Indiana University Northwest
09.1979 - 05.1981
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