Paula Leonor, BSN, RN
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with solid background in patient care as well as nursing supervision. Skilled in implementing healthcare protocols, critical thinking, communication, with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments for high standards of care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor | Vent Unit, Post Acute Unit
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation
Las Vegas, NV
08.2024 - Current
- Supervise and guide nursing staff: Direct and provide support to Nurses and CNAs which includes guidance, and mentorship to enhance clinical skills and professional growth.
- Monitor patient care: Oversee the quality of patient care, review care plans, and ensure adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Evaluate staff performance: Conduct performance reviews, specifically medication pass review, to provide feedback and implement ongoing education and training opportunities for the nursing team.
- Implement policies and procedures: Implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to nursing care and patient safety during shift.
- Maintain a safe environment: Ensure the work environment is safe, clean, and efficient, and that staff follow established safety protocols.
- Liaise with advocates: Serve as a link between patients, families, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals, including physicians and the Management Team.
- Handle patient and staff concerns: Respond to patient inquiries and complaints, and address staff concerns to maintain positive morale.
- Participate in care planning: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Emergency preparedness: Managing and responding to medical emergencies within the facility.
Registered Nurse | Vent Unit
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - Current
- Working alongside RRTs in handling patients in tracheostomy and on mechanical ventilation.
- Administering medication: Providing oral, topical, and intravenous (IV) medications.
- Gastrostomy tube feeding and management.
- Monitoring vital signs: Checking blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs.
- Wound care
- Patient assessment: Evaluating patients' conditions and health status.
- Care plan development: Creating and implementing personalized nursing care and treatment plans.
- Coordination of care: Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless treatment.
- Communicating with families: Keeping families informed about residents' health status and changes.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate and complete patient records.
- Reporting and monitoring: Observing and documenting changes in patient conditions.
Business Development Manager, Life & CIC Reviewer
Globaleye
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.2011 - 11.2017
- Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
- Promoted Globaleye products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
- Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
- Met with clients to provide information about available products and policies.
- Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
- Review claim submissions, obtain and verify information, correspond with insurance agents and beneficiaries, and process claim payments.
- Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
- Utilized targeted email campaigns and cold calling to increase revenue.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Registered Nurse
World Citi Medical Center
Manila, Philippines
12.2009 - 04.2011
- Concierge Nurse: provides discreet and on-demand healthcare to high-profile individuals.
- Administered prescribed medication in accordance with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Prepared visit notes and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits/home health.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Southern States University
San Diego, California06-2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
World Citi Colleges
Quezon City, Philippines03-2009
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
License No. 865774
Expires September 2026
- BLS Certification
Expires June 2027
- ACLS Certification
Expires May 2028
Timeline
RN Supervisor | Vent Unit, Post Acute Unit
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse | Vent Unit
St. Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager, Life & CIC Reviewer
Globaleye
06.2011 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
World Citi Medical Center
12.2009 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
World Citi Colleges
Master of Business Administration -
Southern States University