Andrew Leggo
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical health and addictions and Neuro ICU teams, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Immersion Recovery Centre
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nursing Aide
Ridgewood Health and Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 07.2024
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking, changing, toileting
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration.
- Supported patients'' nutritional needs by assisting with meal planning, preparation, and feeding as necessary.
- Established trust with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds by demonstrating sensitivity, respect, and an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Centre Neuro ICS Step Down Unit
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Reduced incidences of hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
StaRN New Graduate Program
JFK Medical Centre
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Mental Health Lifeskills Worker (PT During School)
Thresholds Homes and Supports
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Utilized de-escalation training in crisis situations
- 1:1 support in lifeskill training
- Medicine administration and monitoring
- Supporting residents dually diagnosed
- Documentation
Tutor (Part Time During School)
Arkansas State University
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- tutor in Algebra, English, Anatomy, Physiology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro Arkansas04-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient counseling
- Critical care
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- EMR systems
- Patient relations
- Chart updating
- ADL assistance
- Addiction specialist
- Mental health nursing
- Medical assessment
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS (requires renewal June 2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Immersion Recovery Centre
06.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Centre Neuro ICS Step Down Unit
03.2022 - 05.2024
StaRN New Graduate Program
JFK Medical Centre
07.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Lifeskills Worker (PT During School)
Thresholds Homes and Supports
11.2019 - 05.2020
Tutor (Part Time During School)
Arkansas State University
05.2019 - 07.2019
Nursing Aide
Ridgewood Health and Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
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