Leslie Saunders
Council,NC
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UNC Health Southeastern, specializing in cardiac care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong critical thinking. Certified in ACLS, adept at medication administration and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Unit
UNC Health Southeastern
Lumberton, NC
05.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
Lumberton, NC
04.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bladen Community Collage
Dublin NC06.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Personal care needs
- Chest pain management
- Treatment Planning
- Cardiac care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Unit
UNC Health Southeastern
05.2020 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
04.2018 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Bladen Community Collage