Leslie Menghi-Strickland

• Originally hired as the CNOIC/Supervisor of the Specialty Clinics – to include Allergy/Immunology, Dermatology, Neurology, and Sleep Disorder Clinics
• In that role, I supervised approximately 20 nursing/technician staff members
• After 18 months and management's review of my performance, I was MDR (Management Directed Reassignment) to the Department of Medicine's Internal Medicine Clinic
• Functioned as Supervisor of both areas until an Interim Supervisor was selected 3 months later as well as covered down for the Pediatric CNOIC for one year
• Provide department/meeting/leadership coverage for the DCMS DON in her absence
• Responsible for placing employees on yearly standards and ensuring they are met
• Perform AM Huddles and addressed staffing issues, PI projects, Patient Safety Concerns
• Conducted interviews/oversight of hiring process, new hire employee on-boarding/orientation flow and success, CAF completion, Peer reviews, EBP trainings and recording in RELIAS
• Oversight of payroll in ATAAPS and concurrent DMHRSI entry as an approver
• Facilitator of the physical move of Sleep Clinic from inside WAMC to outside site Joel Clinic to include all new Natus Equipment- working with the project manager from facilities management division
• Current hand receipt holder for large inventory totaling over $700,000 (was Hand Receipt Holder of the Month 8/2021), am POC for new /broken equipment from laptops to EKG machines
• Oversaw the opening of Charlie Hallway in the IM Clinic- from the new MSA desk area to multiple Doctors' offices/nurse touchdown areas- phones, office supplies/furniture, including needed exam room equipment etc for functionality and usability
• Involved with the deployment of the new MHS GENESIS EHR and ensuring staff attended training for its success
• Attend meetings as required, participated in multiple committees- Skill Builders, Peer Support, Holiday, Retiree Appreciation Day, etc
• Perform mid-point and end of year evaluations for all staff and create award recommendation as needed
• Proved guidance and create MFR's Memorandums for Records/Douglas Factor Disciplinary actions with CBA Union employees
• Work with Labor Management Experts to ensure compliance
• Investigator for Patient Safety Reporting and recommend solutions to issues found
• Review of Medical and Nursing Regulations/Directives
• Perform various Audits and Inspections as needed to identify Quality of Care issues and make recommendation for improvement
• Received an outstanding rating on all year-end DPMAPS Appraisal and was awarded a pay Step Increase due to my exemplary performance and results within my clinics
• Conducted regular reviews/audits of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline clinic operations.
• Gathered, organized and input information into RELIAS digital database.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• More details upon request

• Labor & Delivery RN- Triage incoming patients, perform NSTs for fetal well-being, perform SVE, admit laboring patients for birth as well as circulate for cesarean sections and perform recovery for both the post-partum and post-operative patient.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• 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.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Travel, - Recruited back to Massachusetts Cape Cod Hospital for a fourth assignment after Alaska.

• Travel, : Three assignments at Cape Cod Hospital Labor and Delivery then one assignment in Nome, Alaska
• Perform all L&D duties, triage, NST for fetal well-being and cross to Antepartum/Postpartum/Nursery Catch (anticipated well full-term newborn only) care as needed
• Was also a preceptor for new nurses to the unit and trained them until independent.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.

• Labor & Birth/ Mother-Baby RN, Provide care to women in all phases of pregnancy
• Assist women with antepartum care needs, perform NST's, triage labor checks/determine SROM/evaluation of pre-eclampsia; also provide women birth support and recovery including Pitocin/Cervidil/Cytotec/SVE's for dilation/Fetal Fibronection testing/Amnisure/ROM+ testing/speculum exams/epidural support
• Prepare patients for Cesarean sections and circulate in the OR for Cesarean sections and then provide PACU care post operatively
• Care for post op GYN surgery patients
• Also care for post partum women as well and assist with breast feeding
• Also was a preceptor for new unit nurses.

Responsibilities include reviewing doctor orders and patient computer history prior to patient arrival. Greeting patients and families and explaining the process of direct admissions. Review current patient computer data/history/medications/advanced directives/etc. with patient/family and enter/update data for patient's admission. Discuss advanced directives and assist in completion of proper forms if requested/witness form signatures as needed. Place calls to patient's pharmacy to clarify any medication concerns. Discuss orders/labs/tests to be done with patient and family and answer questions as needed. Call Doctors/MD office with any order issues/needs. Obtaining baseline vital signs. Call report to receiving nurse. Facilitating labs draws and imaging that is to be done STAT. Transport patient to floor for care. Also manage the front desk to greet and register patients who come in for outpatient procedures.

• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
• Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
• Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Employed as a full-time labor & delivery nurse from 2003-2006. Cross trained to work in postpartum, as a circulating nurse in the O.R. for Cesarean sections and a PACU nurse for our post-op C-section patients. Also provided care for ante-partum patients. Teach Childbirth Education and Baby Care to future patients. Attained a Level III RN through leadership and commitment. Previous Chairman of Bereavement Committee for peri-natal death.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• 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.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• Responsibilities include reviewing doctor orders and patient computer history prior to patient arrival
• Greeting patients and families and explaining the process of direct admissions
• Review current patient computer data/history/medications/advanced directives/etc
• With patient/family and enter/update data for patient's admission
• Discuss advanced directives and assist in completion of proper forms if requested/witness form signatures as needed
• Place calls to patient's pharmacy to clarify any medication concerns
• Discuss orders/labs/tests to be done with patient and family and answer questions as needed
• Call Doctors/MD office with any order issues/needs
• Obtaining baseline vital signs
• Call report to receiving nurse
• Facilitating labs draws and imaging that is to be done STAT
• Transport patient to floor for care
• Also manage the front desk to greet and register patients who come in for outpatient procedures.

• Directly lead a department of 6 employees and processed anywhere from 280-400 referrals per month initially then was promoted several times with professional growth.
• Promoted to Patient Care Coordinator of the Cardiac Team then was promoted to ADON of the Port St. Lucie office.
• Evaluated work performance of >100 nursing/PT/OT/ST/ CNA personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and patient complaints or concerns.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.

• Intake information on each chronic and high-risk student, ensure proper MD authorization for medication and educate student and parent on rights & responsibilities regarding health care and medication on campus
• Manage all health record for the entire enrolled student body (over 900 children), ensure proper vaccinations and health exam records
• Focus on health education, medication administration, first aid, health assessments, and development of care plans for high-risk students
• Monthly monitoring of high-risk student as well as students with chronic conditions on an as needed basis
• Manage at-risk students
• School staff education on current community diseases
• Direct reporting of vision/hearing/BMI services and outcomes.
• Oversaw health services for school of 900+ students and faculty.
• Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
• Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.