Stormy Leazer
Luray,MO
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in critical and progressive care at Blessing Hospital. Excelled in CVICU and vascular access, enhancing patient outcomes through expert PICC line insertion, PICC line management and compassionate care. Proven track record in collaborative teamwork and clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Blessing Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Work shifts as Available per Diem to assist with Staffing needs
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Blessing Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, contributing to a decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units for patients requiring ongoing vascular access care, ensuring seamless continuity of treatment.
- Increased staff competency by providing comprehensive training on proper vascular access techniques and equipment usage.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by performing timely and accurate vascular access procedures.
- Maintained high standards of infection control, adhering to strict aseptic technique during all procedures.
- Expedited patient discharge through prompt removal of unnecessary lines, reducing overall length of stay in the hospital setting.
- Improved patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of procedures and reassurance during treatments.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Blessing Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Great River Health Systems
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Scotland County Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Cross trained to Medical Surgical, Obstertics as Neonate Nurse
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Scotland County Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Improved quality of care with thorough documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal treatment plans and positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services to medical surgical patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Cross trained to Obstetrics as Neonate Nurse
Education
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MSBachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, IA05.2020
Associate of Arts -
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, IA08.2019
Associate of Science -
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, IA08.2019
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeastern Community College
Keokuk, IA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School
Farmington, IA05.2013
Skills
- ECG Interpretation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Care Nursing
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Maintaining Sterility
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse, American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) - 2021
- Vascular Access Board Certified, Vascular Access Certification Corporation - 2024
- Basic Life Support Training - 12/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training -12/2025
- Mandatory Reporter Dependent Adult and Child - 05/2027
- NIH Stroke Certification, Carolina Acute Stroke Train/ National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Exam - 11/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Blessing Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Blessing Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Blessing Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Great River Health Systems
09.2020 - 05.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Scotland County Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Scotland County Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2020
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Associate of Arts -
Southeastern Community College
Associate of Science -
Southeastern Community College
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeastern Community College
High School Diploma -
Harmony High School
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