Stephanie Leon
Tustin,CA
Summary
Experienced Charge Nurse with a strong background in patient care, crisis management, and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and coordinated care. Skilled in patient advocacy and quality improvement initiatives. Dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care in fast-paced healthcare environments
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated effective task management and delegation in high-pressure code scenarios, enhancing patient outcome quality.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and safety protocols.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, improving workflow efficiency and patient throughput.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Huntington Beach Hospital
Huntington Beach, California
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care to patients with a variety of cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors, updating supervising physicians with critical observations and concerns to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes and treatment plans,improving understanding and adherence to post discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical skills and patient care protocols, cultivating a supportive learning environment that improved team competency.
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Orange, California
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided individualized nursing care to pediatric patients with conditions including premature birth, leukemia, and cerebral palsy, addressing complex medical needs effectively.
- Administered g-tube care, trach care, and medications, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists to assess patient needs and develop comprehensive care plans, implementing nursing interventions to improve health outcomes.
- Monitored and charted changes in patient conditions, communicating relevant concerns to supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Allergy And Asthma Specialists
Huntington Beach, California
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Administered urgent medical assistance to patient experiencing anaphylactic shock; ensuring timely intervention and stabilization.
- Delivered patient care through allergy and pulmonary function exams, immunotherapy administration, and patient education on treatment plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Conducted patient assessments to monitor symptoms and treatment responses.
- Educated patients on allergy management and asthma control techniques, empowering them to effectively manage their conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge Universtiy
Irvine, CA01-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA09-2019
Diploma of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Electronic health records
- Crisis intervention
- Intake and discharge
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Mentorship programs
- Bilingual speaker
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Huntington Beach Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Huntington Beach Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
04.2017 - 02.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Allergy And Asthma Specialists
11.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge Universtiy
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Diploma of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development And Family Studies
California State University, Long Beach