Leslie Sutton
Gilmer,TX
Summary
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Admission and Referrals Hospice RN
HeartsWay Hospice
Longview, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
RN Hospice Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
Longview, TX
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately and timely according to agency guidelines.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Medshop
Gilmer, TX
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
- Processed third-party insurance claims for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
- Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
- Entered patient profile information into computer systems accurately and completely.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Provided medication and other healthcare products to customers accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kilgore Community College
Kilgore, TX12-2012
Skills
- Operations Management
- Budget Control
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Coordination
- Staff Management
- Healthcare regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Prescription Filling
- Medication Dispensing
- Order Verification
- Interpreting orders
- Supporting pharmacy operations
- Labeling prescriptions
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse License RN – State Nursing Boards.
- Basic Life Support Provider Card BLS –American Heart Association.
Timeline
Director of Admission and Referrals Hospice RN
HeartsWay Hospice
06.2019 - Current
RN Hospice Case Manager
AccentCare Hospice
02.2014 - 06.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Medshop
01.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kilgore Community College
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