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Paige Leonard

Roseville

Summary

Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford, specializing in ICU and PCU environments. Expertise in ultrasound-guided IV insertion and a track record of effective team leadership. Recognized for mentoring new nurses and advocating for patients to ensure high-quality care and rapid emergency response during critical situations. Committed to advancing patient outcomes through exemplary nursing practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Henry Ford
Macomb
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead and manage a team of ICU nurses during shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care, patient safety, and effective staff coordination
  • Respond rapidly to patient deterioration and critical conditions as the charge nurse, initiating appropriate interventions and leading the team during emergencies
  • Mentor and provide guidance to new graduate nurses and preceptorship to ensure smooth onboarding and competency
  • Provide regular assessments of patient needs, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
  • Delivered high-level care in the ICU/PICU for critically ill pediatric and adult patients, providing continuous assessment and clinical interventions
  • Proficient in performing ultrasound-guided IV insertions for patients with difficult veins, ensuring timely and accurate access for medication and fluid administration
  • Collaborated closely with physicians, specialists, and the healthcare team to create personalized care plans

Rapid Response Nurse

Henry Ford Health
Macomb
03.2023 - Current
  • Served as the Rapid Response Nurse, when needed for the entire hospital, called to assist in emergency situations and ensure timely intervention for patients experiencing acute changes in their condition
  • Acted swiftly to stabilize patients, working alongside physicians, respiratory therapists, and other staff members to implement life-saving interventions
  • Led hospital-wide Code Blue response efforts, coordinating the Code Blue team, initiating life-saving measures, and ensuring that the response team effectively managed critical situations with precision and speed

PCU Nurse

Beaumont
GP
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided nursing care to patients transitioning from the ICU to less acute care settings in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Delivered high-quality care while monitoring and managing patients with critical conditions, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment
  • Ensured patient safety, comfort, and education, advocating for patients and their families through complex health scenarios
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baker College of Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI
12.2021

Skills

  • Ultrasound-Guided IV Insertion
  • ICU/PICU and PCU Care
  • Charge Nurse Leadership
  • Mentoring and Preceptorship
  • Patient advocacy and family communication
  • Critical Care and Cardiac Monitoring
  • Collaborative Multidisciplinary Care
  • Team leadership
  • Advanced monitoring
  • Critical care
  • Code Blue management
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Henry Ford
03.2023 - Current

Rapid Response Nurse

Henry Ford Health
03.2023 - Current

PCU Nurse

Beaumont
01.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baker College of Auburn Hills

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