Leah Barry
Arvada
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
04.1993 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Serve as a relief charge nurse for the unit, attending high risk deliveries , providing care for critically ill babies.
- Provide care for patients on different modes of respiratory support, including high frequency ventilation and iNo.
- Cared for patients requiring whole body cooling, pre- and post-op patients, babies from moms who have had substance abuse issues.
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
08.1990 - 04.1993
- 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.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Humana Hospital-Sunrise
06.1987 - 06.1990
- Attended high risk deliveries of newborns and premature babies.
- Served as a relief charge nurse in a 37 bed unit Level III unit.
- Part of the transport team-participating in the stabilization of critical ill patients from other hospitals and transporting them to our hospital for higher level of care.
- Provided care for high acuity patients on different modes of support, including the jet ventilator.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
04.1993 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Louis Children's Hospital
08.1990 - 04.1993
Registered Nurse
Humana Hospital-Sunrise
06.1987 - 06.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Nevada Las Vegas
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