Leslie Nowlin
Rustburg,VA
Summary
Accomplished RN Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Centrahealth, enhancing patient safety and coordinating comprehensive care plans. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I excel in clinical judgment and compassionate patient support. Demonstrated ability to improve care outcomes and patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Centrahealth
03.1990 - 02.2022
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.1993 - 08.1994
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
Medication Aide
Central Virginia Training Center
02.1982 - 07.1992
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Deli Clerk
Kroger
11.1979 - 02.1982
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
Waitress
Pizza Inn
07.1979 - 02.1982
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2013
Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA11.1992
High School Diploma -
Rustburg High School
Rustburg, VA06.1977
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Team training and development
- Patient Education
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Cardiac monitors
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Training staff
- Delegation and Motivation
- Instrument Sterilization
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Needs Assessment
Additional Information
I worked as a floor nurse with diabetic patients, dialysis patients, and Med-surg patient for 8 years then transferred to the operating room as a circulating nurse coordinator, charge nurse and mentor. I also worked with the Nursing Governors Board,Research committee,and the AORN board for operating room nurses for 24 years before retiring to care for my sick father in 2022, I also worked as a home health nurse for about a year while working as a floor nurse.
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.1993 - 08.1994
RN Staff Nurse
Centrahealth
03.1990 - 02.2022
Medication Aide
Central Virginia Training Center
02.1982 - 07.1992
Deli Clerk
Kroger
11.1979 - 02.1982
Waitress
Pizza Inn
07.1979 - 02.1982
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Diploma - Nursing
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Rustburg High School
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