Nichola Leske
Blaine,MN
Summary
Dedicated RN Case Manager with extensive experience at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Mother Baby Center, specializing in comprehensive care planning and compassionate patient support. Proven track record of enhancing patient care quality through effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in meticulous documentation and culturally-sensitive approaches, ensuring privacy while nurturing strong patient relationships. Committed to advancing healthcare practices and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Mother Baby Center
Minneapolis, MN
08.2008 - Current
- Identifies high-risk cases requiring multidisciplinary care planning.
- Participates in monthly multidisciplinary conferences to discuss high-risk pregnant patients, create individualized, patient-centered care plans, and continually evaluate current care plans.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Advocates for patient needs based on social determinants of health.
- Provides support to the care team during critical emergencies.
- Educates patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques, and lifestyle modifications.
- Leads the Perinatal Loss Program by implementing standards of care, ordering supplies, stocking the clinical workstation with supplies, and providing education to staff on perinatal loss policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and comfort to patients, as well as their supporting individuals, when facing difficulties.
- Coordinates medical care between the inpatient and outpatient settings with primary care providers and specialists.
- Develops discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home.
- Facilitates referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Documents comprehensive and precise patient information in the EMR.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA standards.
- Engages in initiatives focused on improving quality.
- Achieves departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for the high-risk obstetric inpatient setting.
- Collaborates efficiently in team environments to enhance productivity.
- Ensures timely completion of tasks and adherence to schedules.
- Managed resources efficiently.
- Adheres to high ethical standards.
- Attends continuing education seminars relevant to high-risk obstetrics.
RN Floor Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Mother Baby Center
Minneapolis, MN
07.2003 - 08.2008
- Delivered comprehensive nursing support to obstetric patients in various stages of maternal care following established protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health, including vital signs, physical assessments, and lab test results.
- Provided patient education on pre- and post-operative care, diet modifications, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Promoted safe patient care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change.
- Supervised CNAs and LPNs by coaching and supporting.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient care via computerized EMR.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA.
- Offered emotional guidance to patients transitioning to parenthood.
- Managed discharge planning to maintain care consistency after hospitalization.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, Minnesota05-2003
Skills
- Comprehensive care planning
- Documentation proficiency
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Relationship building
- Family advocacy
- Privacy management
- Nursing leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- RNC-OB, 2024
- PHN, 2003
Affiliations
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN
Organ Donation Committee
2020-Present
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN
Infant and Fetal Loss Memorial Service Planning Committee Member
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN
Perinatal Loss Conference Planning Committee Member
2009, 2011, 2014, 2016
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN
Perinatal Quality Council Member
2006-2007
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL, Minneapolis, MN
WomenCare Council Member
2004-2007
Minnesota Nurses Association Member
2003-Present
Accomplishments
- Irene Briggs Award, 2018
- Carol Huttner Award, 2015
- March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Nominee, 2013 and 2014
- Sigma Theta Tau International: Honor Society of Nursing, 2003
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Mother Baby Center
08.2008 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Mother Baby Center
07.2003 - 08.2008
- RNC-OB, 2024
- PHN, 2003
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
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