Registered Nurse

Rebecca Lynne Leach, BSN, RN

**** ******** ** *****: 517-***-****

Ann Arbor, Michigan 49201 ************.**@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I possess a vast quantity of experience in healthcare, customer service and marketing, excellent organizational skills, resourcefulness, problem resolution, a keen attention to detail, excellent computer skills and writing aptitude. It is my goal to combine these with my education to provide compassionate, holistic, culturally competent care, which enhances to lives of my patients while I continuously seeking to better myself through acquiring knowledge to the benefit of my employer and those I serve.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Nursing, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona 10/2014

Associate of Applied Science Nursing, James A Rhodes State College, Lima 6/2009

Associate of Applied Business, Major Marketing, University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, Ohio 9/1991

HONORS

Alpha-Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society 2/2014

Arizona Alpha Chapter, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 4/2014

Nu Upsilon Chapter, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

RN License-State of Michigan #470-***-**** Expires 3/31/2017

BLS (CPR & AED) for Healthcare Providers-American Heart Association Expires 4/2016

NURSING PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Dermatology Office RN 7/2016 to Present

Ann Arbor Dermatology, Ann Arbor, MI

Room patients, gather history, general assessments

Prepare lab and testing requisitions

Assist with surgical procedures

Provide patient education

Outpatient Psychiatric RN

Community Network Services, Farmington Hills, MI 5/2016-7/2016

Created and presented Continuing Education programs for Case Managers regarding Diabetes, Heart Health, Psychiatric Related Medical Testing and Comorbidities

Administered psychotropic medications and performed physical assessments in an outpatient clinic

Provided patient education regarding metabolic syndrome, smoking cessation, healthy diet, weight loss and other related topics

Performed telephone triage and crisis intervention

Telephone Triage RN 5/2015-5/2016

IHA West Arbor Internal Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Receive and collect data while answering and triaging patient telephone calls, identifying emergent medical and/or related patient situations and assisting patients by assessing appropriate level of care required, advising dispositions, and homecare instructions while utilizing the computer extensively.

Use professional and effective therapeutic communication skills to interact with patients and their families, with consideration of culture and in crisis situations.

Serve as a medical care information resource for patients and their families by providing professional nursing care following established standards and practices and demonstrating professional clinical leadership and oversight within the scope of the RN including medication refills.

Dosing Coumadin, scheduling appointments, reviewing lab and test results, and notifying physicians of critical results.

Assessing walk-in patient’s needs, addressing their concerns and providing care as needed through collaboration with physicians.

Function as part of a multidiscipline team to provide an excellent healthcare experience.

Interim Physicians’ Services Unit RN 2/2015-3/2015

Lifeways Community Mental Health-Contract Position (Manpower), Jackson, Michigan

Performed health assessments and metabolic syndrome screening, patient education utilizing EMR.

Psychotropic medication injections/administration, prior authorizations.

Liaison between patients and practitioners for patient concerns.

Psychiatric Nurse Case Manager 4/2012-2/2013

The Judson Center, Specialized Intensive Residential Treatment Program, Royal Oak, Michigan

Treatment Team Member- Coordinated medical case management and discharge planning as a liaison between the treatment manager, doctors, psychiatrist, care providers and residents.

Care-Provided ongoing medical assessment of residents, triaged medical concerns, provided first aid treatment as needed. Coordinated emergency medical care, and arranged psychiatric, laboratory, diagnostic, medical, and specialist appointments as needed.

Program Compliance- Ensured all regulatory, licensing, contract and public health requirements including documentation, the administration of medications, and billing of services was followed.

Training Program Development and Implementation- Medication administration training program and curriculum for non-licensed staff and life-skills and health education training for residents.

RN/Health Coach-24/7 Nurseline 8/2011-12/2011

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-Contract Position (A-Line Staffing), Detroit, Michigan

Completed telephonic assessment of member's health related concerns utilizing computerized algorithm program. Coordinated emergency intervention during medical and mental health crisis’ following proper protocol.

Clinical RN 1/2011- 4/2011

Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility-Contract Position (Medical Staffing Network), Ypsilanti, Michigan

Assessed inmates’ health status while performing annual physical exams, met non-urgent needs, scheduled follow up appointments, referred to physicians for immediate attention if necessary, and assisted during emergency situations as needed.

Home Health Experience: After Hours RN 8/2010-11/2010

Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, Livonia, Michigan

Worked independently while administering skilled nursing care to ill, disabled, and dying patients.

Supervised home health aids, coordinated emergency care and skilled care, provided patient education.

Charge Nurse-Rehab and Skilled Care Facilities 10/2009-05/2010

Fulton Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Wauseon, Ohio and Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, Ohio

Served geriatric population in Skilled and Memory Care units, performed medication administration and treatments, assessments and supervised nursing assistants.

MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Director of Marketing and Customer Service-Precision Thermoplastic Components 1990-1991

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Case Management and Planning

Care Coordination

Educational Program Development, Teaching and Implementation

Regulation and Licensing Compliance

Therapeutic and Interpersonal Communication

Computer Proficiency; Various EMR Programs, Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint

Patient Assessment Skills

Patient and Family Education

Wound Assessment and Care

Supervision and Leadership

Triage

Medication Administration Management

Caring for Patients Across the Lifespan

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Discharge Planning

Patient Advocate

Analytical Skills

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