Leisha Vasquez
Dover
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with strong clinical assessment and health education skills. Experienced in developing individualized care plans and coordinating treatment across multidisciplinary teams. Aiming to leverage these strengths to improve patient outcomes and support advocacy efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
Wilmington
07.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and treatment plans accurately.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate client care and support services.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during critical situations for clients.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted service plans as necessary for optimal support.
- Maintained updated progress notes and case record and documented patients progress in recreational activities, treatment plans and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Care plan development
- Clinical assessment
- Health education
- Bilingual communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Advocacy skills
- Team coordination
- Family planning services education
Certification
CCRN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University