Linda Leach
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 30+ years of nursing experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
RiverRun Health
Chattanooga, TN
10.2020 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and wellness of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed plan of care with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through healthy diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene and behavior modifications.
- Performed comprehensive patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Order and interpret X-rays and when appropriate administer large joint injections
- Established a curbside clinic to assess, diagnose and treat acutely ill patients during the Covid pandemic.
- Managed over 20 patient visits per day along with accepting same day and walk in clinic acute visits.
Nurse Practitioner
UT Erlanger Institute For Sports And Health
Chattanooga, TN
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted X-rays and administered large joint injections when appropriate.
- Managed over 20 patient visits per day.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, suturing and wound care.
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Triaged after hour calls for multiple pediatric practices and orthopedic surgeons
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, symptom management and treatment options.
- Trained new nurses regarding proper triage protocols.
- Provided telehealth patient care, assessing patient level of stability and determined next course of action.
- Consulted with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed over 50 patients per day.
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
06.1985 - 02.1988
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on 20 bed pediatric medical surgical floor
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered pediatric chemotherapy protocols via IV and oral medications and monitored response
- Managed care from admission to discharge for pediatric patients in single room bone marrow transplant suite.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
Elmira, NY
05.1983 - 05.1985
- Monitored patient vital signs and condition during IV sedation maintaining airway during oral surgery.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients post surgery, monitoring vital signs, bleeding and assessing post op pain.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers regarding patients post op care instructions and medications.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed oral Suture removal.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.1985
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY05.1983
Skills
- Disease Prevention Education
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Treatment`
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Large joint injections
- Acute and Chronic Health Problems
- Infection Control Procedures
- Test Results Interpretation
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Medical Screening
Certification
- BLS
Hiking ,gardening, and enjoying my grandson
Since I was a child I have been bandaging dolls and caring for wounded animals, a caregiver at heart with a need to serve. When I am not serving the medical community in Chattanooga I enjoy hiking, biking and gardening. I have 3 adult children and one grandson who of course is the apple of my eye.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
RiverRun Health
10.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
UT Erlanger Institute For Sports And Health
08.2014 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
08.2007 - 06.2014
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.1993 - 01.1994
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
06.1985 - 02.1988
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons
05.1983 - 05.1985
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The State University of New York At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
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