LESLIE COOK
Lakewood
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a diverse career history in direct patient care, clinical assessments, medical documentation, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Recognized for strong team collaboration, communication kills and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Director of Quality Assurance
Colorado Pain Care
01.2022 - Current
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Provided direct patient care in Pre-op, phase 2 PACU, and procedure room setting, including set up of sterile procedure trays and safely administering IV sedation to patients.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated and work closely with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, pain management and lifestyle options.
Pre-Op/PACU/Procedure RN
GoldenRidge Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: USPI facility
- ASC specializing in a variety of orthopedic surgeries and pain management procedures
- Rotate between the roles of Pre-Op, Phase 1 &2 PACU, procedure room circulator and RN sedation.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Administer IV sedation medications accurately and safely and monitor patient throughout procedure.
- Assist physicians with pre and post operative nerve blocks, using sterile technique and monitoring patient throughout.
- Prepare patients for pain management procedures by utilizing sterile technique and organizing sterile equipment and supplies for physicians.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care, monitoring vital signs, and providing discharge instructions to patient and family/care givers.
Registered Nurse
Southmoor Emergency and Urgent Care Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Centura Health
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Charge Nurse
Colorado Premier Surgery Center
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: USPI facility
- ASC specializing in spinal and pain management surgeries and procedures
- PreOp, Phase 1 &2 PACU, procedure room circulator, IV sedation nurse, and OR circulator for minor surgeries
- Served as Charge Nurse, Center compliance champion and was involved in patient experience and quality improvement committees
- Charge nurse duties included monthly chart audits and monthly drug expirations, daily staffing, drug ordering, assisting with monthly pharmacy auditing.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2020 - 06.2020
- West Suburban Medial Center Emergency Department
- 8 week contract to assist during the Covid-19 surge to the Chicago area.
Agency Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Emergency Department Agency RN
- Floated between several Health One hospitals in the Denver area to help with ER staffing needs.
Disaster Relief Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Pender Memorial Hospital
- 3 week assignment
- Decreased the burden on local healthcare systems by offering expert nursing support after Hurricane Florence.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
05.2018 - 08.2018
- San Mateo Medical Center- San Mateo, CA. Return travel nurse
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Plains Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Relief charge nurse, core preceptor and core triage team.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
08.2016 - 04.2017
- San Mateo Medical Center- San Mateo, CA (Jan 2017- April 2017)
- Eastern New Mexico Medical Center- Roswell, NM- (Aug 2016-Nov 2017)
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Fort Walton Beach Medial Center
- Agency RN providing direct patient care in a small but busy pediatric emergency department.
Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2014
- LPN from August 2007-June 2009
- Registered Nurse (June 2009) providing direct patient care on a busy post surgery and surgical step-down floor.
- Relief charge nurse and core preceptor for students, new grads and new hires
- Super user for inpatient McKesson CPOE go-live
- Involved in the shared governance and quality improvement committee.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Broward Health North- Deerfield Beach, FL (Jan 2013-April 2014
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital - Fountain Valley, CA (June 2013-Dec 2013)
- Kaiser Downey Medical Center - Downey, CA (Jan 2013-May 2013)
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM St. Clare Health Center
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted as a super user in my department for Epic go-live changes
- Part of the core triage team and shared governance group to focus on department and performance improvement project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO05-2009
Practical Nursing -
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Poplar Bluff, MO08-2007
Skills
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC
- Clinical and acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment and assessment
- Patient safety
- Medical record review
- Strong computer skills
- Quality and Process improvement
- Precepting
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU/Procedure RN
GoldenRidge Surgery Center
07.2022 - Current
RN Director of Quality Assurance
Colorado Pain Care
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southmoor Emergency and Urgent Care Center
08.2020 - 08.2023
Rapid Response COVID-19 Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2020 - 06.2020
Charge Nurse
Colorado Premier Surgery Center
12.2018 - 07.2022
Agency Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2018 - 06.2019
Disaster Relief Nurse
Fastaff Travel Nursing
09.2018 - 10.2018
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
05.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Plains Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
08.2016 - 04.2017
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2014 - 08.2016
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Travel Nurse
01.2013 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
SSM St. Clare Health Center
05.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
08.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson College
Practical Nursing -
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
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