Leonna S. Ameduite

**** ******* ** ● Greensboro, NC 27405 ● 757-***-**** ● adi66c@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A medical professional with over eleven years of professional nursing experience in organizational leadership, community health, patient education, community outreach/engagement, and process improvement in civilian and military settings.

Team Player Excellent Communicator Customer Service Oriented

Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaboration Electronic Medical Record

Strategic thinker Problem solver Word Processing & Typing

WORK EXPERIENCE

FNP/DNP Student August 2017-August 2020

Liberty University Lynchburg, VA

Completed clinical rotations in various clinical environments to include Family Practice, Diabetic Consultation, Preadmission clinic, Rural Health, and Internal Medicine inpatient.

Conducted history and physicals in a timely manner and documented pertinent patient medical information while remaining concise.

Obtained relevant health information to develop clinically appropriate differential diagnoses.

Developed evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans in acute care and chronic care settings in collaboration with a preceptor to improve patient outcomes.

Educated patients regarding hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, congestive heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Collaborated with a preceptor, ancillary services, and providers to develop treatment plans.

Assisted with patient follow-up, notifying patients of pertinent diagnostic results, and assisted in revising the patient care plan as needed.

Attended Grand Rounds, which included the following topics: Diagnosis of the Diabetic Patient, Diagnostic criteria of Lung Cancer, and Understanding how to manage pain during the Opioid Crisis.

Evidence-Based Practice Project Leader November 2019 to March 2020

Weight Loss Program Madison, AL

Conducted literature review of hypertension and obesity among African Africans and community health programs.

Conducted an evidence-based practice project involving a community-based healthy eating program within an African American Faith Organization.

Developed and facilitated an 8-week weight-loss curriculum, educating a class with ten individuals on nutrition principles and the importance of cultural competency resulting in an averaged six-pound weight loss and an averaged 24mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure.

Developed engaging lectures and practical exercises to enhance the learning experience, including a cooking class and an interactive trip to the local grocery store.

Officer in Charge (OIC), Public Health April 2020 to May 2020

US Army Reserves Javits Center, NYC

Served as OIC in support of COVID-19 Mission in New York City.

Educated and advised 20+ interdisciplinary Joint Task Force Leaders (including doctors, nurses, and epidemiologists) regarding disease trending and tracking, providing relevant and timely operational force health information to assist in decision-making strategies against COVID-19.

Provided vital leadership to establish Triage Center; triaging and treating over 350 patients in 10 days.

Established check-in/intake process of Triage Center; triaging and assessing patients for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and COVID-19 complications.

Collaborated with Joint Force Task Team and National Guard Civil Support Team to schedule COVID-19 testing for over 100 joint task force members to maintain force health protection.

Collaborated with FEMA, American Medical Response, Army, Navy, Air Force, United States Public Health Service, and National Guard to establish triage procedures across the branches.

Registered Nurse July 2017 to May 2019

MedExpress Urgent Care Lynchburg, VA

Performed total patient assessments, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal.

Experience with IV site/line, wound care, phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, chest pain management, respiratory support, and anaphylactic management.

Prepared and assisted physicians with dispensing prescribed medications such as analgesics, nebulizer treatments, antipyretics, antibiotics, corticosteroids, and antihistamines.

Oversaw and coordinated the daily patient flow of over 100 patients per day.

Ensured the wellbeing of patients and assisted with patient education.

Reviewed labs and assisted the provider in informing patients of normal labs and abnormal labs.

Conducted follow-up calls to patients regarding medical treatments and follow-up referrals.

Implemented process improvement initiative to decrease redundancy in the patient referral process.

Chief and Public Health Nurse November 2014 to July 2017

Kenner Army Health Clinic (KAHC) Fort Lee, VA

Managed and supervised a diverse department of 25 staff members.

Coordinated Influenza Vaccine Campaign as Officer in Charge, leading and managing over 100 enlisted, officer, and civilian personnel; vaccinating over 12,000 individuals against the influenza virus and generating approximately $400,000 in revenue for the organization.

Served as inaugural KAHC Chair of Unit Practice Council, a contingent of nurses who develop performance improvement objectives to improve and maintain patient safety, patient satisfaction, and staff morale at Kenner Army Health Clinic.

Collaborated with the local health department and Federal stakeholders to develop Zika Preparedness plan for KAHC, Fort Lee, and the surrounding area.

Collaborated with Primary Care Clinic leadership to expand public health and health promotion initiatives into primary care patient workflow.

Developed emergency response policy for off-site immunization clinics.

Implemented weekly educational classes to over 1,000 Active Duty Members per month regarding sexual health and communicable diseases.

Directly responsible for nine Wellness programs (HIV, Latent Tuberculosis Program, Child Youth and Service Consultation Program, Communicable Diseases, Tobacco Cessation Program, Pregnancy and Postpartum Program Physical Fitness, Travel Clinic, Health Promotions, and Influenza Vaccine Program) servicing over 200,000 people.

Served as Chief of the Physical Resilience Working Group, trending risk behaviors to develop programs to promote health and change health risk behaviors in the Fort Lee population.

Reviewed, updated, and developed Public Health policy and standard operating procedures for public health programs.

Chief and Public Health Nurse, Community Health June 2012-October 2014

San Antonio Military Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX

Managed three staff members and was directly responsible for Community Health Programs (HIV, Communicable Disease, Non-FDA Blood program, and LTBI program).

Conducted 15 major performance improvement initiatives, transforming processes to promote standardization, and improving access to care.

Decreased the rate of unbooked appointments in the Epidemiology and Community Health Clinics by 55.8% and 36.6%, respectively, saving the organization approximately $8,520.

Participated in Health Fairs and Blood Pressure Screenings educating patients regarding blood pressure control and lifestyle changes.

Established Standard Operating Procedures and Competency Checklists for Corpus Christi Army Depot Occupational Health Clinic.

Implemented quarterly assessments to ensure safe administration of patient care and interventions.

Unit Practice Council Chair September 2011-April 2012

San Antonio Military Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX

Led, organized, and established the first Unit Practice Council on a Medical-Surgical Unit.

Surveyed staff and team members to garner staff buy-in in creating better environments for staff and patients.

Implemented the use of "Welcome Kits" that ultimately saved the hospital over $10,000 in un-used patient items to ensure that patient's rooms remained safe and free from clutter.

Conducted surveys, analysis, and a pilot to prove the viability of "Welcome Kits."

Briefed Hospital Executive Staff and petitioned for "Welcome Kits" to be utilized hospital-wide, estimating a total savings of over 160,000 per year.

Charge Nurse and Med Surg/Tele Staff Nurse December 2009 to April 2012

San Antonio Military Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX

Supervised a 30-bed telemetry unit as a charge nurse.

Executed the setup and opening of a new 14-bed surgical unit as a charge nurse.

Managed over 14 licensed and paraprofessional staff members.

Ensured all nursing care met the highest standards.

Independently made nursing care assignments to various skill levels of professional and paraprofessional personnel.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner, Liberty University, Lynchburg VA 2020

Masters of Science in Nursing (Leadership) Benedictine University, Isle, IL 2014

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Hampton University, Hampton, VA 2009

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Family Nurse Practitioner AANC, FNP-BC (Certification #: 201-***-****) 2020-current

Registered Nurse, North Carolina (License Number: 329064) 2020-current

FNP, North Carolina Registration 2020-Current

FNP, Virginia License Pending

NPI Number: 106******* Current

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association 2018-2020

CJ Reddy Leadership Course, Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, VA 2016

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