Malia Leonard
169 Quail Run Ave,AL
Summary
Circulating Nurse with extensive experience at Lake Regional Hospital, excelling in intraoperative monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance surgical outcomes through meticulous infection prevention and effective patient communication. Committed to training new staff and maintaining high standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Lake Regional Hospital
Osage Beach, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Operating Room Technician
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Participated in OR turnovers.
- Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
- Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Assisted in transporting patients to and from the surgical unit.
- Opened and distributed sterile supplies during medical procedures.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Held retractors within Orthopedic procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Alaska Center for Dermatology
Anchorage, AK
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK12-2020
Skills
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection prevention
- Surgical equipment
- Patient positioning
- Basic life support
- Patient communication
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Lake Regional Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Operating Room Technician
Alaska Regional Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Alaska Center for Dermatology
07.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alaska Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Alaska Pacific University