Beth Leonard
Little River,SC
Summary
Compassionate and organized nursing professional known for effective task prioritization and mentoring. Committed to enhancing care delivery efficiency and advocating for patient needs through collaborative approaches and evidence-based practices.
I started my career on 1 East because of my love for surgical patients. Quickly assumed the role of Permanent Charge on nights.
Transferred to CVICU and became Permanent Charge on night shift then transferred to day shift as Permanent Charge.
When the SICU unit was constructed, I transferred there as Permanent Charge on day shift.
I have maintained my position in the STICU as staff nurse since joining the SICU team.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.1992 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal healthcare outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing efficiency in care delivery workflows.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Advocated for patient rights and coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care solutions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina At Coastal
Conway, SC05.1992
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC) registered for fall class
- Task and work prioritization/organization
- Relief Charge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.1992 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina At Coastal