Bonnie Leisey-Bartsch, RN, BSN, MSA

Email: abo97z@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Glenmoore

State: PA

Zip: 19343

Country: USA

Phone: 484-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Health care professional with a strong commitment to individual and community health and patient education through effective team interactions. Experienced in case management, program development, training and education. Talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with clients in a multitude of settings.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Immaculata College, PA 1/2001 to 5/1995 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from The Chester County Hospital School of Nursing, PA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from West Chester University, PA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from West Chester University, PA 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Health care professional with a strong commitment to individual and community health and patient education through effective team interactions. Experienced in case management, program development, training and education. Talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with clients in a multitude of settings.

Licenses

Patient Navigator Certificate, Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation

Institute RN Patient Advocate Certificate, Professional Patient

Advocate Institute CPR certified through American Heart Association

Affiliations Professional Patient Advocate Institute AdvoConnection

Professional Experience

January 2012 to Current

Surrey Senior Services Berwyn, PA

Volunteer Nurse

The Nurse Is In" is a program offered at the Surrey Senior Center every other Wednesday where a nurse and clients can connect on health issues.

Present a mini-presentation on topical health issues in a new program called Lunch and Learn.

Following the presentation, provide consultation time to answer health questions, perform basic assessments and make referrals as needed to members of the community.

August 2010 to Current

C.A.R.E. Clinics - National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

Health Care Volunteer

Provide nursing care/discharge education to patients at large scale community clinics organized by the N.A.F.C.

Clinics are funded through large scale fundraising efforts and provide free medical care and connections to many local resources to large numbers of uninsured and under-insured individuals.

Volunteers donate their time and use their own resources to travel to organized clinics.

Several clinics have served over 1,000 patients in a single day.

April 2009 to Current

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County West Chester, PA

Volunteer

On-call volunteer to assist the organization with needs as they arise. Recruit teen volunteers to assist with requests for participation.

Examples of duties include assisting with clean-up days and participation with community events. Participate in the center's Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays program.

Work with residents in transitional housing to participate in the Chester County Food Bank's Raised Bed Gardening Program. Vegetables are grown to provide fresh food alternatives for the residents and the surplus is donated to the food bank, food kitchens and meal sites across the county.

April 2007 to Current

YMCA, Brandywine Branch Coatesville, PA

Secretary, Board of Advisors

To assure adequate fundraising, act as an ambassador of the YMCA, monitor and sanction YMCA activities, assure vision, mission, and relevant viability in the downtown community and its neighbors.

Served as a member of the membership/programming committee since 2010 and was elected to the board April, 2011.

Participated on the education task force, studying the consequences of recent state budget cuts on education in the state and to the local school districts served by the branch and new programming options to fill voids.

Member of the Executive Committee directly involved with the interviewing and hiring of a new branch Executive Director.

Chair, Good Kids Dinner planning committee.

Involved with planning the event, obtaining sponsors and promoting the fundraiser throughout the community. $56,000 raised at the 21012 dinner.

September 2006 to Current

Homeschool Program at COS Wayne, PA

Homeschool Educator/Guest Speaker

Provide classroom instruction to middle and high school homeschool students in the areas of writing, health and life sciences.

Design and teach classes to supplement home learning experiences.

Choose curriculum and establish lesson plans.

Organize field trips when appropriate.

Present annual first aid and safety workshop to approximately 40 elementary homeschooled students to meet Pennsylvania's educational requirements.

10/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

Regional Marketing Manager

Directed eight division marketing managers and the marketing activities within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Developed and maintained regional accounts.

Coordinated the promotional and marketing activities for the tri-state area through special events, exhibitions and direct marketing techniques.

09/2010 to Current

The Chester County Library System Exton, PA

Library Community Advocate

As an advocate for the library's Community Advocacy Network, remain up-to-date on library news and advocacy needs and while spreading the message of the value of the Chester County Library System to county residents through word-of-mouth.

Participate in legislative outreach related to funding and services.

June 2010 to December 2010

The C.O.A.D Group Exton, PA

Community Health Promotion Volunteer

Provide addictive disease prevention specialists with community education programs.

Assist with data research, community outreach and donations.

Attend health fairs, community days and employee health fairs to educate individuals of various aspect of wellness and the prevention of addictive diseases.

8/10 to 9/10

Louisiana Bucket Brigade New Orleans, LA

Community Outreach Volunteer

Conducted health impact surveys in the bayous of Louisiana following the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Canvassed door-to-door speaking with residents, fishermen and workers directly impacted by the spill.

Entered data from surveys into the Oil Spill Crisis Map, a joint effort of DRLA, The Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Tulane University and the Payson Center for International Development.

01/2004 to 01/2007

Delaware/Chester County Homeschoolers

Event Coordinator

Organized an academic fair for students interested in exploring topics in the study areas of history and geography.

Participants prepared and exhibited displays covering topics ranging from the City of Pompeii to The Culture of Japan to the Victorian Fashion of the 1800's.

Preparation for the event included securing a location and sponsors, coordinating the kids and the exhibits, exhibit layout and advertising and overseeing participants and visitors.

May 2003 to May 2004

Growing Enthusiastic Minds (GEM) Homeschool Coop Glenmoore, PA

Homeschool Educator

Provided classroom instruction to homeschool educated children grades nursery through high school.

Coordinated two special event programs.

The first program was on Medieval Celebrations, Feasts and Dance and the other a Dual Celebration Day honoring Cinco de Mayo and Japanese Children's Day (both held May 5th each year).

October 2001 to October 2002

ICT Group, Inc Langhorne, PA

QA Data Auditor

Per diem after 11/02 Performed QA audits of data for adverse medical events for the client company, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

Review of medical data for post-marketing surveillance for drug safety monitoring as well as medical information requests and product complaints.

Oversight of the activities of the evening shift staff and operations, including the spot audit process of the customer response center for appropriate follow-up and reporting.

Prepared daily reports for Pfizer's Worldwide Safety departments utilizing an Access database.

September 1999 to March 2000

Gentiva Health Consultant

RN Educator

Per-diem after contract ended.

Implemented the asthma education program developed by Integrated Therapeutics Group (ITG) for the CIGNA health plan.

Patient and family teaching presented in the classroom, home and telephonic settings.

Educational objectives included education on disease process and management through the identification of triggers, asthma symptoms and zones; understanding of medications and equipment and the development of an asthma action plan.

Asthma Education and Care Program Nurse.

September 1997 to May 1999

Bayada Nurses, Bayada Kids King of Prussia, PA

RN - Disease Management

Disease management visits for clients with diabetes, asthma and cardiac disease.

Provided case management for children with asthma over a two month period.

The program involved home visits for the assessment of health status; education on disease process, resources, medications, treatments and equipment; identification of environmental risks and the development of a trigger control plan.

Adult/Child Per Diem Visits: Provided pediatric and adult assessments with clinical support to patients and their families.

Implemented nursing interventions as clinical conditions dictated.

Provided Copaxone education for individuals with multiple sclerosis as well as wound care visits.

Communication with physicians and referral sources.

Familiarity with 485, 487 and OASIS Medicare forms.

Coordinated discharge planning.

Worked at flu shot programs with multiple retail providers.

03/1997 to 05/1998

March of Dimes Wayne, PA

Babies and You Program Coordinator

Implemented "Babies & You", a prenatal health promotion program throughout the SEPA region.

Coordination included program planning, marketing, publicity and grant writing.

Coordinated the activities of the Babies and You Planning Committee in the areas of recruitment and training of new volunteers, program assessment, the identification of new sites for outreach and goal setting.

Coordinated the activities and maintained the calendar for the volunteer Babies & You Speaker's Bureau.

Preceptor for graduate level student in Health Education practicum.

September 1996 to March 1997

Step-By-Step, Inc Philadelphia, PA

Community Nurse Coordinator

Coordinated the health care services for 40 developmentally disabled residents in 17 community living arrangements (CLA's) throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Developed medical documents and records systems, performed telephone triage of medical issues as they arose, provided health care training for staff, adapted health care plans for clients, acted as a liaison between medical professionals, county case managers and staff and developed policies on health issues.

Provided on-call supervision at all times of day and night.

Conducted in-service training for direct care staff.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

Established working relationship with pharmacies, insurance companies, medical suppliers and other vendors.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

May 1996 to September 1996

Home Health Corporation of America King of Prussia, PA

Home Health Nurse

Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans to pediatric patients requiring on-going continuous care in the home.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Provided education to patients on treatments, medications, coping skills and community resources.

October 1995 to September 1996

Montgomery Hospital Norristown, PA

Pediatric Staff Nurse

Provided acute nursing care to pediatric patients aged newborn through 18 years on a 20 bed unit.

Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

June 1995 to August 1995

Brandywine Hall Care Center West Chester, PA

Charge Nurse

Provided nursing care to sub-acute level patients on a 16 bed unit and charge duties overseeing two LPN's and the care of 60 patients.

Managed team of medical support personnel.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

March 1994 to June 1995

Step-By-Step Upper Darby, PA

Nurse Coordinator

Coordinated the health care services for 40 developmentally disabled residents in 17 community living arrangements (CLA's) throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Developed medical documents and records systems, performed telephone triage of medical issues as they arose, provided health care training for staff, adapted health care plans for clients, acted as a liaison between medical professionals, county case managers and staff and developed policies on health issues.

Conducted in-service training for direct care staff.

Established working relationship with pharmacies, insurance companies, medical suppliers and other vendors.

March 1994 to June 1994

Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care Philadelphia, PA

Medical Records Consultant

Researched and created medical history summaries to provide documentation for compliance with newly established court guidelines resulting from a class action suit for clients previously institutionalized at Pennhurst State Hospital.

May 1993 to May 1994

St. Edmond's Home for Children Rosemont, PA

Staff Nurse

Provided nursing care for developmentally disabled children with physical challenges in an ICF/MR setting.

Responsibilities included the administration of medications, treatments, diet program, respiratory treatments, enteral feedings and stoma care.

Provided first aid and emergency intervention as indicated along with the assessment of illness.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Oversaw support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

2/90 to 7/93

The Chester County Hospital West Chester, PA

Unit Clerk Med/Surg/Oncology

Coordinated the activities of the nurse's station, transcribed physician's orders, entered information and requests through the computer, greeted patients and visitors and interacted with the health care team.

June 1990 to October 1990

Sacred Heart Medical Center Chester, PA

Medical Records Correspondence Secretary

Coordinated information release activities of the hospital's medical records department.

Liaison activities between hospital, patient and outside interests requesting treatment information.

7/88 to 4/89

Good Counsel High School Wheaton, MD

Alumni Director

Coordinated special events and annual alumni fundraising program.

Worked with alumni volunteers in the implementation of class events and the annual phone-a-thon.

Published quarterly newsletter and promotional flyers.

Maintained computer database for alumni affairs.

July 1986 to May 1988

Encyclopaedia Britannica Philadelphia, PA

Division Marketing Manager then Regional Marketing Manager

Coordinated the promotional and marketing activities for the tri-state area (Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware) through special events, exhibitions and direct marketing techniques.

Increased credibility and client awareness by developing marketing collateral and presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.

Worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities and routinely participated in the sales process.

Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic, and sales.

Regional Marketing Manager: Directed eight division marketing managers and the marketing activities within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

11/81 to 5/86

Campus Vacations Association

Travel Rep

Responsible for the sale of vacations designed for the college student.

October 1984 to August 1985

West Chester University West Chester, PA

Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities in the public relations department included the preparation of the university's calendar of events, press releases and the planning of alumni activities in the absence of an Alumni Director.

Education and Training

May, 1996 Immaculata College Immaculata, PA

Bachelor of Science Nursing

May, 1993 The Chester County Hospital School of Nursing West Chester, PA

RN Diploma Registered Nurse

December, 1985 West Chester University West Chester, PA

Master of Science Administration/Leadership

December, 1983 West Chester University West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science Business Administration

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