Leslie L. Cairns
Canonsburg,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 30-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
06.2014 - Current
- Unit 7F: 13 bed Trauma/General Surgery Telemetry Unit
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ensure day-to-day compliance with all regulations and expected department practices.
- Cover for duties of Clinical Director of Emergency and Trauma Services in their absence
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2020
- Unit 12D: 23 bed Trauma/Toxicology Telemetry Unit - Develop department budget and implement ongoing strategies to integrate organizational resources to meet patient needs; actively work to recruit, retain, and develop qualified and continuously improving staff; supervise and coach staff to ensure ongoing review of compliance with practice standards, appropriate counseling, corrective action, and formal annual review; develop and administer policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Ensure day-to-day compliance with all regulations and expected department practices
- Cover for duties of Clinical Director of Emergency and Trauma Services in their absence
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Unit 12D: 23 bed General Medicine Telemetry Unit - Develop department budget and implement ongoing strategies to integrate organizational resources to meet patient needs; actively work to recruit, retain, and develop qualified and continuously improving staff; supervise and coach staff to ensure ongoing review of compliance with practice standards, appropriate counseling, corrective action, and formal annual review; develop and administer policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Ensure day-to-day compliance with all regulations and expected department practices
- Covered duties for Clinical Director of Medicine Service in their absence
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Outpatient Surgical Nurse/Charge Nurse
UPMC Falk Clinic
01.1999 - 02.2001
- Falk Clinic/6B Surgical Specialties -Responsible for assessing pre and post surgical patients including initial patient history, assist with minor procedures done with anesthesia and on-call responsibilities for patient needs, patient call back phone calls
- Charge-nurse responsibilities such as staff assignments (assignment of staff to each clinic) and overseeing of clinic operation on daily basis.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
09.1994 - 01.1999
- Unit10G: 30-bed Trauma/Orthopedic/General Surgical Unit -Specialized in treatment of patients with penetrating, blunt force and vehicular traumatic and/or orthopedic injuries as well as treating broad range of general surgical patients
- Charge nurse responsibilities such as staff assignments, communicating patient care to family members and overseeing operation of entire unit in absence of Primary Nurse and/or Unit Director.
Primary Nurse Care Coordinator
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Unit 10G – 24 bed Trauma/Orthopedic/General Surgical Unit -Coordinating care of 24 patients with other disciplines within system for patient discharge, assessing home care needs, overseeing operation of unit in absence of Unit Director, acting as charge nurse during daylight hours, work closely with attending physician to develop plan of care for patients.
- Identified opportunities to optimize communication within inpatient and cross-continuum teams to drive effective patient flow and sustainable care transitions from hospital and home, within community care settings and implement supplemental care and services for high-risk patients
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
09.1993 - 09.1994
- Unit 8D: 25 bed Neurosurgical Unit -Specialized in treatment of clients with blunt force head trauma and vehicular traumatic injuries as well as treating clients with closed head injuries, craniotomy type surgeries and neurological exams.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Management
LaRoche University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA12.1997
Nurse Diploma -
Ohio Valley School of Nursing
McKees Rocks, PA06.1993
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Operational Efficiency
- Nursing Staff Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Customer Interaction
Accomplishments
- Unit 8D: 25 bed Neurosurgical Unit -Specialized in the treatment of clients with blunt force head trauma and vehicular traumatic injuries as well as treating clients with closed head injuries, craniotomy type surgeries and neurological exams
- Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Affiliations
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association – The Rising Star Leadership Program
Member – Med/Surgical Nurses Association
Member – Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Cameo of Caring Nominee – 2005, 2011, 2012
UPMC Veteran Nurse of the Year – 2005
Member - American Organization of Nurse Executives
Certification
Certified Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Publications
Cairns, L., Wolff, K., Rack., Dudjak, L. (2010). Impact of Hourly Rounding and Staff Satisfaction. American Nurse Today Online. Vol. 5: 12.
Cairns, L., Dudjak, L., Hoffmann, R., Lorenz, H. (2010) Utilizing Bedside Shift Report to Improve Effectiveness of Shift Handoff. The Journal of Nursing Administration, Vol. 43, No. 3 (March 2013), pp. 160-165
Timeline
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2020
Unit Director
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
02.2004 - 10.2008
Outpatient Surgical Nurse/Charge Nurse
UPMC Falk Clinic
01.1999 - 02.2001
Primary Nurse Care Coordinator
09.1998 - 12.1998
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
09.1994 - 01.1999
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
09.1993 - 09.1994
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science - Nursing Management
LaRoche University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Nurse Diploma -
Ohio Valley School of Nursing
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