Home Health Nurse

Leona Bass RN, BSN

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Registered Nurse

Quality-focused RN with 30+ years, patient care delivery experience in the home health, per diem, hospital, Labor &

Industries and occupational health sectors. Challenge- seeker invigorated by fast-paced environment while serving as

a stabilizing force able to quickly prioritize and address emerging issues. Versatile communicator, effectively

advocating for optimal patient care as a collaborative team contributor committed to the comfort and health of a

diverse patient base.

Professional Experience

Nov 2014 to present

Bright Star Care Seattle WA

Home Health Agency private pay or insurance cases, IV infusions and LTC assessments for insurance companies,

teach and train visits for injections

Healthways Bellevue WA July 2014 to Sept 2014

Clinical care manager, telephonic health coaching to members of insurance companies to prevent hospital and promote

healthier lifestyles

Cascade Healthcare Staffing Colorado Feb 2014 to April 2014

Contract at Monroe Correctional complex: passed medication, available for emergencies, assisted doctor in clinic

visits, lab draws and EKG as ordered.

Providence Hospice & Home Health Services of Snohomish Co March 2013 to 10/11/13

A,dmissions nurse for busy home care agency including but not limited to lab draws, injections, BS testing, PT/INR

Integrated Healthcare Staffing, Phoenix, AZ/WA Sept 2011 to 1/2013

Staff relief RN accepting assignments in telemetry, hospice and corrections. Practicing as a RN giving injections, lab

draws and minor procedures like wound care and EKGs.

Curastat, Phoenix, AZ July 2012 to September 2012

Staff relief RN accepting assignments on telemetry units in various hospitals in the Phoenix area including IV starts,

injections, lab draws and EKGs.

Innovative Senior Care, Chandler, AZ Sept 2011 to July 2012

PRN Home Health nurse- experienced in Oasis assessment and documentation. Provided wound care, IV therapy,

wound care, injections and lab draws. Patient education and met patient goals for a diverse patient base.

Aspire Home Health, Scottsdale, AZ Feb 2011 to Aug 2011

Home Health Nurse traveling Valley wide for patients with multiple care needs. Experienced in electronic records in

Oasis documentation RN duties such as injections, wound care, lab draws and EKGs.

Healthy Options, Wenatchee, WA 7/2010 to 12/2010

Home Health Nurse experience working with diverse demographic including geriatrics and pediatrics including lab

draws, injections, IV therapy and EKGs.

Key accomplishments

* Received special recognition from a former patient for excellent care and support.

* Spearheaded a full time case load of 6-7 patients per day.

Colonial Vista Care, Wenatchee, WA 10/2008-7/2009

Employee Health/Staff Development/Labor & Industry Nurse/Infection Control Nurse

Spearheaded compliance with Medicare requirements for a 100 bed LTC Center. Led in-service education for all

employees as well as general orientation for all new hires. Made certain facility maintained the highest quality of

hygiene and cleanliness, monitoring infections and potential contagious diseases. Reduced employee injuries through

building a relationship of trust, preventative care and gaining reputation of a source of information/advice. Schedules

pre-employment and random drug testing for staff. Analyzed workers compensation claims, investigated reported

injuries and maintained documentation for OSHA.

Key accomplishments… * Authoring the outline and manual for house orientation * Saved significant costs

and protected company interest via careful documentation of claims.

Signature HealthCare/CBS Staffing- Urbandale IA 2008

Per Diem, RN

Gained valuable experience within a wide range of facilities including LTC center, hospitals, and multi-sized clinics

working for 2 staffing agency. Often worked in charge positions including GI, pulmonary and internal medicine

clinics. RN duties included lab draws, injection, IV therapy, wound care and EKGs.

Communications Data Services- Boone, IA March 2005-Oct 2006

Occupational Health Nurse

Performed pre-employment physicals with nerve pace testing as well as wellness education for 400 employees. Served

as Chairman of the Safety Committee with 6 members. Ensured compliance with OSHA via proper record keeping.

Key Accomplishments

* Realized Zero recordable injuries by 2 year of employment

* Initiated Weight Watchers meetings weekly to promote healthy living.

Nursefinders- Des Moines, IA 1999-3/2005

It was a pleasure to work for Nursefinders (a national known staffing agency). I accepted various assignments in

hospitals, clinics and LTC centers. Performing a wide range of skills including EKG’s and lab draws.

Key Accomplishment

*Returned to school and graduated with a BSN

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Regis University, Denver, CO 2005

Professional Membership

American Nurses Association

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