Leslie Shoaf
Durham,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC
08.2009 - 11.2023
- Worked in the Float Pool Department at a level 1 trauma center
- working on all types of services from neurology, cardiac, gynecology units to postpartum care
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2002 - 07.2009
- Geriatric Acute Care Stepdown Care Unot
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Community College
Winston-salem, NC06.2002
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Precepting
- Diabetes Management
- Vaccine Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Supply Restocking
- Chart Updating
- Postpartum Care
- Family Education
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Performing EKGs
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV Administration
- Infection Control Measures
- IV Setup
- Patient Evaluation
- Postpartum Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duke Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
09.2002 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Community College