Mary Ann Leggon
Conroe
Summary
A Licensed Practical Nurse combining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with 30+ years of experience delivering quality and comprehensive nursing care to a diverse group of patients (including Medicaid and Medicare patients) of varying ages, acute/chronic conditions, and comorbidities using evidence-based practices in line with Texas Standards of Nursing. Evaluates patient needs, provides patient education/guidelines, develops integrated patient plans of care, partners with physicians and allied healthcare professionals, and advocates in the best interest of each patient.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Harris County Public Health
11.2020
- Provides a wide variety of public health activities and services aimed at improving the health and well being of the Harris CountyCommunity.
- Covid - 19 Testing, administered the RT – PCR Test and worked closely with FEMA and CDC at the Covid testing sites.
- Staff Covid Response Team, assisted staff returning to work after testing positive or being exposed to Covid 19.
- Special Projects, participates in outreach events to provide immunizations to adults and children. Conducts immunizationeducation in the community to increase awareness of vaccine preventable diseases.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians for pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs and health status to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated families on care techniques, promoting effective home management of conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and families.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely access to resources and services within the healthcare system.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
WOUND CARE / HOME HEALTH CARE MEDICARE NURSE
Bay Care Home Health Care
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinates and provides Medicare Visits.
- Medicare Home Health Care Visits. Head to toe assessment to comply with Medicare standards.
- Performs Wound Care to abrasions, lacerations, burns, surgical incisions, pressure injuries, skin tears, arterial ulcers and venous ulcers. Wound care treatment to include: Wet to dry, packing, Wound Vac, Compressions and therapeutic dressings.
- Assessment including the location of the wound, stage of the wound, measurement of the wound: length, Width and depth. Wound assessed for signs and symptoms of infection.
- Provided Patient Education to Include signs and symptoms of infection, diet to promote wound healing, prevention of pressure ulcers. Performs Patient Education to include Diabetic Diet.
- Performs PT / INR Labs. Transported Labs to Laboratory for testing.
- Documented, Charted, and Maintained Critical Patient Data Information in EMR Systems, in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTHCARE NURSE
Icon Health Services, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to high-risk Medicaid pediatric patients suffering genetic and movement disorders while advocating in their best interest as a critical leader of patient healthcare teams.
- Designed Integrated Patient Care Plans (including feeding and exercise plans) that Led a Pediatric Patient to Exceed Healthcare Goals, controlled symptoms, empowered him to walk ahead of schedule.
- Documented, Charted, and Maintained Critical Patient Data/Information in Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems in compliance HIPAA regulations.
- Fostered Synergy and Collaboration Between Multidisciplinary Healthcare Teams, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physicians, to prioritize patient needs, schedule activities, assess/communicate patient progress, and change plans of care as warranted using evidence-based practices.
- Provided Patient Education and Instructions to communicate ongoing care plans to family members of diverse personalities, educational levels, and medical background in adherence with organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Remained On-Call to Answer Nursing and Healthcare Questions (phone/email/text) from Family Members 24/7/365.
- Delivered Medications (prescription/RX and nonprescription) and oxygen in accordance with physician orders, conducted feedings via gastrostomy tube (G-Tube), operated feeding pumps (Infinity), intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), and ventilators (LVT 900/950 ventilators), and provided trach/wound care.
- Steered Activities to Transition Patients to the Home Healthcare Organization.
PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTHCARE NURSE
Epic Healthcare Services (Previously Pediatric Services of America)
03.2008 - 12.2017
- Adhered to patient care plans while providing nursing care to Medicaid pediatric patients, from birth to adolescence, with compassion and diligence while partnering with all members of the healthcare teams.
- Performed Physicals and Patient Head-to-Toe Assessments, including vital signs, patient medical histories, and responses to previous treatments, to review and implement comprehensive patient care plans that minimized risks of hospital readmissions and hospital acquired infections in partnership with physicians and allied healthcare professionals (occupational, speech, and physical therapists).
- Trained, Mentored, and Coached Newly Hired Nurses on nursing policies/procedures, patient assessments, patient care plans, charting, internal controls, and the use of the electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Documented all Patient Care Activities, Progress, and Responses to Treatments in EMR Systems while maintaining accuracy and protecting confidential/privileged information (HIPAA).
- Operated and Maintained a Variety of Medical/Healthcare Equipment, including ventilators (LVT 900/950), pulse oximeters, nebulizers, intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), oxygen concentrators, cochlear implants/processors, and Kangaroo feeding pumps.
- Delivered Patient Medication through IV therapy, gastric tubes (G-tubes), topical, rectal, and breathing treatments.
- Provided Patient Education/Instruction to the family members to encourage them to serve as an active participant in the patient care plan and follow-up on physician appointments.
- Served as the Primary Patient Advocate while coordinating all therapy services and maximizing the time and resources.
CORRECTIONAL NURSE
Ultra-Staff, Health Force, and Supplemental Staffing
06.2008 - 12.2015
- Ensured the ongoing health of incarcerated individuals suffering both chronic and acute illness across multiple states through preventive medical services and continuous nursing care.
- Mitigated Financial, Operational, and Legal Risks by Adhering to HIPAA Regulations, Texas Standards of Nursing Practices, state/federal regulations, and individual facility guidelines.
- Met Highly Ambitious Nursing Care Goals While Managing a Large Caseload of Patients as One of Two Nurses Caring for 4000+ Inmates by prioritizing patient needs and creating personalized workplans.
- Remained Diligent and Alert to Provide Emergency/Critical Nursing Care, Respond to Codes, and Stabilize Patients throughout evolving and rapid-paced environments.
- Administered Inmate Healthcare, including insulin injections, wound care, medication management, treatment planning, diagnostic testing, physical exams, pain management, and drug tests. Observed patients, recorded conditions/drug reactions, and documented all activities in charting programs.
- Conducted Patient Needs Assessments, performed chemical analysis of body fluids, and processed medical specimens.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions in electronic health records for accurate reporting.
- Administered medications and treatments to incarcerated patients, ensuring compliance with medical protocols.
BED CONTROL COORDINATOR/STAFF NURSE
UF and Shands Medical Center
01.2003 - 06.2008
- Coordinated patient flow activities to maintain a profitable operation while maximizing the use of all labor and resources.
- Assigned Patient Beds/Rooms for the 800-Bed Teaching Hospital.
- Disseminated Critical Information, including patient progress, admissions, discharges, logistics information, and daily plans, through daily meetings.
- Provided Direct Nursing Care in the Mother Baby Unit While Managing a Caseload of Eight Patients Simultaneously. Administered IVs, oral medications, and treatments, performed QA of nursing charts, verified physician orders, and prepared reports.
- Coordinated bed assignments to optimize patient flow and resource utilization.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient placement and transfer requests efficiently.
- Trained new staff on bed control procedures and system navigation for improved accuracy.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently managing bed assignments and coordinating with various hospital departments.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure rooms were cleaned promptly, resulting in reduced turnaround times for incoming patients.
- Actively participated in regular meetings with department leaders to discuss ongoing issues, solutions, and best practices related to bed control coordination.
- Worked closely with discharge planners to identify potential early discharges, facilitating timely bed availability for incoming patients.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Science
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLLicensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Texas Standards of Nursing
- Triage
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Manages Patient Caseloads
- Patient Assessments
- Collaborates with Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team
- HIPAA
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Staff Training
- Immunization administration
- Case management
- Disease prevention
- Public health
- Environmental health
- Wellness
- Client engagement
- Maternal health
- Social work
- HIV and AIDS care
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Compassionate
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Occupational health
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Client services
- Multicultural competence
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN): Florida Board of Nursing, Texas Board of Nursing
- IV Certified
- Wound Care Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatrics
02.2024 - Current
WOUND CARE / HOME HEALTH CARE MEDICARE NURSE
Bay Care Home Health Care
07.2023 - 02.2024
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Harris County Public Health
11.2020
PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTHCARE NURSE
Icon Health Services, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2021
CORRECTIONAL NURSE
Ultra-Staff, Health Force, and Supplemental Staffing
06.2008 - 12.2015
PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTHCARE NURSE
Epic Healthcare Services (Previously Pediatric Services of America)
03.2008 - 12.2017
BED CONTROL COORDINATOR/STAFF NURSE
UF and Shands Medical Center
01.2003 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Social Science
Jacksonville University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
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