Leona Hedley
Consort,AB
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control and strong clinical judgment. Committed to fostering trust and collaboration with patients and families, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.1985 - 03.2024
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Home Care Registered Nurse
David Thompson Health Authority
07.1997 - 06.2009
- Educated patients and families on disease management and prevention techniques.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive home care strategies.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve health goals.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the delivery of high-quality care.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing
Edmonton, AB01-1982
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Wound management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
Certificate in LEAP for palliative care
Previous ACLS, TNCC, NRP
Numerous wound care management courses
Timeline
Home Care Registered Nurse
David Thompson Health Authority
07.1997 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.1985 - 03.2024
Diploma - Nursing
University of Alberta Hospital School of Nursing