April Leonard RN, BSN
Shelby
Summary
Dedicated RN Transition Liaison with a proven track record at Atrium Health at Home Cleveland for reliability, responsibility, and exceptional teamwork for 20 years.
Enhanced patient care through effective collaboration and home health service coordination, reducing hospital readmissions.
Skilled in clinical judgment, compassion, and communication.
Successful in coordinating and arranging individualized patient care and resources.
Committed to teamwork and maintaining a positive work/life balance and atmosphere.
Proven to work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Transition Liaison
Atrium Health at Home Cleveland
07.2003 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes, and to also decrease hospital readmissions.
- Arrange home health services for patients hospitalized including home care, home medical equipment, and home infusion services.
- Communicate with and facilitate patient care with hospital case managers, physicians, and other hospital staff such as physical therapist, nutritionist, and palliative care.
- Coordinate home health services with home health branch and communicate any concerns of home health staff to hospital staff.
- Assess needs and desires of hospitalized patients as it relates to the care they will receive in their home.
LPN
Cleveland Family Practice
06.2002 - 04.2006
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and ordered lab draws.
- Communicated patient care with physicians and other staff nurses.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists offices for patients and relayed appointment information to them.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC12.2007
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Research utilization
- Community health
Timeline
RN Transition Liaison
Atrium Health at Home Cleveland
07.2003 - Current
LPN
Cleveland Family Practice
06.2002 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
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