MIKAYLA N. LEEDS
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Assist with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Advocate for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Promote effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Medical Assistant
Galloway Orthopedics
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepare patients for office visit by directing/assisting them to exam room
- Work directly with Physician Assistant to help with any patient notes/charts and documentation
- Help patients by providing information, services, and assistance
- Keeps supplies stocked, patient rooms neat and sanitized
- Assist with splinting, casting, suture/staple removal and any other tasks directed by the physician and/or physician assistant
- Interview patients to obtain past medical history, current issue, confirming purpose of visit and any pertinent information.
Simulation Operations Specialist
USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Work with high-fidelity manikins to run medical simulation programs
- Assist with ACLS, ATLS, and PALS simulation programs
- Assist with administrative work/duties
- Work with computers and other technological devices, and able to learn systems quickly
- Able to troubleshoot computers and high-fidelity manikins to ensure programs run smoothly.
Sales Associate
Marshalls Retail Store
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted doctors by performing all clerical and information technology functions for the physician
- Organized charts and legal documents for patient records
- Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently as needed.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working alongside fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties as needed, ensuring the restaurant was prepared for efficient operation each day.
- Greeted guests pleasantly and answered menu questions.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak hours without sacrificing quality of service or attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Animal Biology -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Customer interaction
- Strong teamwork
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS Certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Galloway Orthopedics
08.2019 - 12.2022
Simulation Operations Specialist
USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning
10.2018 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Marshalls Retail Store
11.2016 - 04.2017
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2016 - 10.2016
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
06.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Animal Biology -
University of South Florida