Randy Leon
Registered Nurse
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida
2023.09 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Proficiently conducted rapid triage assessments to prioritize and expedite patient care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JAHCO and DNV accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, and other conditions.
- Received accolades from patient comment cards, consistently receiving positive reviews.
- Effectively prepared critically ill patients for swift transfer to critical care units, ensuring seamless and efficient transitions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Coral Gables Hospital
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Phlebotomist
North Shore Medical Center Miami
2017.06 - 2021.05
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Worked in the Emergency Department assisting the nurses with their stat blood orders.
- Assisted with difficult sticks in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Mental Health Unit.
- Performed and followed type/screen and type/cross protocols.
- Performed and followed blood culture protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 2022.03 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL 2018.01 - 2020.12
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Assessments
Preventive health
Medication Administration
Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Lab result interpretation
IV setup
Cerner use
Epic use
Certification
Registered Nurse - #9559483
Accomplishments
DAISY Award Winner - 2024
DAISY Award Nominee - 2024
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual