Tricia Leon
Whittier,CA
Summary
Skilled Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in women's health, clinical trials, and aesthetic treatments, notably at Bella Bimini Aesthetics. Excelled in patient care, achieving significant improvements in clinical outcomes. Fluent in Spanish, adept at establishing strong patient relationships and proficient in diabetes counseling. Demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and a client-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care across diverse settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Injector
Bella Bimini Aesthetics
Downey, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided skin analysis and customized treatments to clients based on their individual needs.
- Provide neurotoxin injections with Botox and Xeomin to address fine line wrinkles and facial pain i.e. TMJ and migraines.
- Perform dermal filler placement to provide structure and dimension to the face.
- Apply smooth PDO threads for collagen production.
- Provide lifting PDO threads for non-surgical facial lift.
Sub-Investigator
Velocity Clinical Research
Huntington Park, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Involvement in metabolic trials, including obesity, diabetes, MASH, thyroid, CV, dyslipidemia, women's health and vaccine trials.
- Conduct physical examinations, medical histories, and other assessments as part of clinical trial evaluations.
- Provide education to patients on the risks and benefits associated with participating in clinical trials.
- Monitor participant safety throughout duration of study period.
- Document adverse events according to protocol guidelines.
- Perform laboratory tests and analyzed results according to study protocols.
- Review patient records to ensure accuracy of data collected for clinical trials.
- Assist the Principal Investigator with the recruitment of participants for clinical trials.
Sub-Investigator/NP
National Research Institute
Huntington Park, CA
11.2015 - 01.2021
- Conducted physical examinations, medical histories, and other assessments as part of clinical trial evaluations.
- Monitored participant safety throughout duration of study period.
- Documented adverse events according to protocol guidelines.
- Performed laboratory tests and analyzed results according to study protocols.
- Provided education to patients on the risks and benefits associated with participating in clinical trials.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood of Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
07.1999 - 10.2015
- Assessed and evaluated obstetric and gynecologic patients for diagnosis, treatment, and management of health care problems.
- Prescribed medications for controlling symptoms or treating illnesses or infections associated with the reproductive system.
- Educated patients on preventive care measures such as contraception methods and sexually transmitted disease prevention.
- Evaluated test results from diagnostic imaging studies such as ultrasound images for determining pregnancy progressions or abnormalities.
- Performed physical exams including pap smears, pelvic examinations, breast exams and ultrasounds.
- Ordered laboratory tests for diagnosing diseases or conditions related to gynecology.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
LAC/USC Maternal Child & Adolescent Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - 03.2012
- Assessed and evaluated obstetric and gynecologic patients for diagnosis, treatment, and management of health care problems.
- Provided pre-natal counseling to new mothers regarding diet, exercise, labor preparation, childbirth education classes, breastfeeding, and parenting techniques.
- Performed physical exams including pap smears, pelvic examinations, breast exams and ultrasounds.
- Managed high risk HIV pregnancies by providing additional monitoring services such as fetal testing.
- Ordered laboratory tests for diagnosing diseases or conditions related to obstetrics and gynecology.
- Prescribed medications for controlling symptoms or treating illnesses or infections associated with the reproductive system.
- Conducted research on topics related to obstetrics and gynecology in order to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients on preventive care measures such as contraception methods and sexually transmitted disease prevention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving obstetrics or gynecological issues.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers such as physicians and specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care plans are developed and implemented effectively.
- Evaluated test results from diagnostic imaging studies such as ultrasound images for determining pregnancy progressions or abnormalities.
- Instructed patients on how to properly administer prescribed treatments like hormone therapy regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with departmental policies.
- Provided postpartum follow up visits to assess mother's recovery process after childbirth.
- Collaborated with social workers when needed in order to provide support services for pregnant women who may be facing difficult life circumstances.
- Monitored vital signs of expectant mothers during prenatal appointments and reported any changes immediately.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12-1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cerritos Community College
Cerritos, CA05-1995
Skills
- Good clinical skills
- Establish good provider-client relationships
- Client-centered care
- Diabetes and nutrition counseling
- Women's health exams
- Administering medications
Certification
- National Certification Corporation in OB/BYN
- Harbor UCLA Medical Center NP Certificate Program
- CPR/AED certified
- Basic Colposcopy certified
- Third Trimester Sonography Certified
- AAFE certified in neurotoxin, dermal fillers, and PDO threads
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Injector
Bella Bimini Aesthetics
07.2024 - Current
Sub-Investigator
Velocity Clinical Research
01.2021 - Current
Sub-Investigator/NP
National Research Institute
11.2015 - 01.2021
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
LAC/USC Maternal Child & Adolescent Clinic
04.2005 - 03.2012
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood of Pasadena
07.1999 - 10.2015
- National Certification Corporation in OB/BYN
- Harbor UCLA Medical Center NP Certificate Program
- CPR/AED certified
- Basic Colposcopy certified
- Third Trimester Sonography Certified
- AAFE certified in neurotoxin, dermal fillers, and PDO threads
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern California
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cerritos Community College
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