Tameka M. Leshore
Fraser,MI
Summary
Staff Development and Restorative RN who improves resident function, team readiness, and care consistency through restorative planning, ventilator oversight, and hands-on coaching. Leads onboarding, competency training, and quality-focused collaboration to support safer care, stronger staff performance, and better clinical outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Developer/Restorative RN
Omni Continuing Care
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver restorative nursing care focused on mobility, function, independence, and quality of life for long-term care residents.
- Develop individualized restorative nursing care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, using assessment findings and evidence-based practices.
- Educate staff, patients, and families on restorative techniques, therapy goals, and progress expectations.
- Evaluate resident progress and adapt restorative interventions to achieve optimal clinical and functional outcomes.
- Provide oversight and guidance to licensed nurses and nursing assistants to ensure safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care delivery.
- Participate in new hire orientation, ongoing staff development, and evaluation of educational programs to ensure readiness and competency of the workforce.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive staff training and competency programs to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify educational needs and implement evidence-based training initiatives that improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff in developing clinical competencies, critical thinking skills, and professional growth.
- Precept new and existing staff by providing structured clinical guidance, modeling best practices, supporting skill acquisition, evaluating competency, and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes professional confidence and safe, evidence-based care.
- Monitored staff performance through direct observation and documentation review; provided constructive feedback that enhanced care quality.
- Contribute nursing expertise during interdisciplinary team discussions to improve care planning, problem-solving, and coordination of services.
- Identify barriers to care and collaborate with internal/external resources to ensure continuity, safety, and patient-centered support.
- Foster a safe, supportive learning environment that encourages professional development and cultivates an evidence-based-practice culture.
- Share educational findings, clinical observations, and improvement opportunities with peers to enhance team knowledge and performance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that strengthened patient outcomes and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Conducted training sessions for caregivers on Omni Continuing Care policies and resident support standards, improving care quality.
- Assisted supervisors by providing coaching and mentorship for new Omni Continuing Care employees to facilitate their onboarding.
- Facilitated workshops on resident care practices and workplace communication.
- Maintained accurate records of all training programs, including attendance, assessment scores, and other relevant information.
- Evaluated existing instructional materials used by the organization and recommended changes as necessary.
Vent Unit Charge Nurse
Omni Continuing Care
Detroit, MI
06.2014 - 09.2024
- Provided leadership and clinical oversight for ventilator-dependent patients, supporting safe, patient-centered care in a high-acuity setting.
- Delivered nursing care for patients on ventilator support, including ventilator monitoring, respiratory assessment, prompt response to acute changes, and coordination of respiratory care plans.
- Worked with physicians, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes, support managed-care processes, and coordinate care transitions.
- Advocated for patient safety through thorough assessments and timely escalation of concerns, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Supported emergency response during cardiac arrests and other critical events, coordinating rapid care-team action.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory management, long-term care needs, disease understanding, and available community resources to enhance self-management.
- Administered medications, treatments, and specialized therapies according to individualized care plans and established clinical standards.
- Performed peripheral IV insertion and managed PICC lines, TPN administration, antibiotic therapy, and medication infusions according to protocol.
- Managed PEG tube care, irrigation, and tube-feed administration according to nutritional and clinical needs.
- Completed comprehensive nursing assessments and managed new patient admissions, supporting accurate data collection and care planning.
- Regularly revised and updated care plans to accurately reflect changes in patient conditions and align treatment goals with best practices, and clinical documentation.
- Kept electronic medical record documentation accurate and current, and delivered detailed shift reports to support continuity of care.
- Advocated for patients and families to access appropriate clinical rehabilitation and managed-care services.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication regimens, and long-term care resources.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, symptom management, and emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed resident conditions and reported changes to providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota04-2026
Associates of Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, Michigan12-2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
J.T.P.A School of Practical Nursing
Detroit, Michigan09-1995
Skills
- Respiratory care management
- Clinical judgment
- EMR proficiency
- Clinical documentation management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Nursing mentorship
- Team leadership
- Communication and de-escalation
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Michigan - Expires Feb. 2027, Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Michigan - Expires November 2026
Timeline
Staff Developer/Restorative RN
Omni Continuing Care
09.2024 - Current
Vent Unit Charge Nurse
Omni Continuing Care
06.2014 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
J.T.P.A School of Practical Nursing