MIKAYLA N. LEEDS
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with Intensive Care Unit experience. 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 and a respectful attitude.
Overview
8
8
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.
- Work with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain optimal blood oxygen levels.
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.
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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
08.2023
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08.2019
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Animal Biology -
University of South Florida
05.2019
Skills
- Intensive Care Unit Experience
- Direct Patient Care and Assessments
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Swan Ganz Catheters
- Titration and management of vasoactive medications
- Post-op care of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Patients
- Medication and IV administration
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate Care
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
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
05.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of South Florida
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Hillsborough Community College
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Animal Biology -
University of South Florida