Wendy Leisring
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Arizona State Prison Complex-Eyman
Florence, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN, CNOR, RNFA
Tri-State Orthopaedics
Evansville, IN
08.1997 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Discussed disease process, risk factors and ways to alleviate complications to facilitate recovery upon discharge.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
- Delivered initial treatment for patients with fractures and bone breaks ranging in severity.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN
Arizona Department of Corrections-Innovent Global
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Registered Nurse First Assistant
St Charles Community College
City Of Saint Peters, MO05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05.2008
Licensed Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2006
Skills
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Emotional awareness
- OR and ER experience
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Disease management programs
- Documenting vitals
- Patient care planning
- Health care consultation
- Medication and IV administration
- Follow-up calls
- Nursing Plan Development
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient discharging
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Family and patient support
- Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1/31/2026
- Certified Nurse, Operating Room(CNOR),#1636601
- Registered Nurse, First Assistant(RNFA),8/06/2012
Timeline
RN
Arizona State Prison Complex-Eyman
11.2023 - Current
RN
Arizona Department of Corrections-Innovent Global
08.2022 - 08.2023
RN, CNOR, RNFA
Tri-State Orthopaedics
08.1997 - Current
Registered Nurse First Assistant
St Charles Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Madisonville Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1/31/2026
- Certified Nurse, Operating Room(CNOR),#1636601
- Registered Nurse, First Assistant(RNFA),8/06/2012
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