Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work with teens at church
Women's groups in church
Timeline
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Nancy Leavins

Maumelle,AR

Summary

Driven, hard working veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 14-year record of success in nursing and desiring addiction RN position with CHI St Vincent Infirmary facility.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Bedside Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
Little Rock, AR
02.2008 - Current
  • Depending what unit worked, had 4 to 6 patients
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

RN Floor Nurse

Ouachita County Medical Center
Camden, AR
07.2007 - 01.2008
  • Started as new nurse with LPN and CNA in 30 bed unit with 2 other RNs
  • Established work ethics

CNA

OCMC
Camden, AR
12.2005 - 07.2007
  • Performed duties of CNA
  • Maintained best in class standards for individualized care in 30 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
  • Working close with 2 other CNAs to maximize care

Office Clerk

CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTER
Camden, AR
04.2001 - 09.2006
  • Billed insurance for medical equipment

Office Clerk

Brookshire's Grocery
Camden, AR
01.2000 - 04.2001
  • Performed office duties
  • Handled money from cashiers and office
  • Supervised 5 cashiers
  • Cashiered
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements

Farm Owner and Operator

Self-employeed
Murfreesboro, AR
04.1982 - 11.1999
  • Worked and managed farm of 300 acres with multiple employees and several animal operations.
  • Did office work
  • Homeschooled two sons through high school
  • Hired, trained and supervised workers
  • Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste
  • Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock
  • Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
05.2007

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Rounds
  • Safety Protocol
  • Emergency Situations
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Facility Policies and Procedures
  • Treatment Management
  • Disease Processes
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Nursing Performance Assessment

Accomplishments

At the bedside, have dealt with patients having withdrawals.

Work with teens at church

I teach teens, helping them with today's problems, overcoming or preventi.ng

Women's groups in church

I help women by encouraging and seeing them through their problems.

Timeline

Bedside Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
02.2008 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Ouachita County Medical Center
07.2007 - 01.2008

CNA

OCMC
12.2005 - 07.2007

Office Clerk

CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTER
04.2001 - 09.2006

Office Clerk

Brookshire's Grocery
01.2000 - 04.2001

Farm Owner and Operator

Self-employeed
04.1982 - 11.1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Arkansas University
Nancy Leavins