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Talyah Leake

Raleigh

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a very detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown

Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions met treatment .
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Externship

Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Transported patients to and from appointments, assisting with transfer.

Medical Scribe

Fast Med Urgent Care
Wilson, NC
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
  • Communicated with other medical staff and personnel to obtain additional patient information.
  • Produced and delivered transcripts within anticipated timeframes to meet tight deadlines.
  • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
  • Handled multiple projects simultaneously, providing clients with prompt and high-quality service.
  • Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
  • Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Volunteer

Wilson Medical Center
Wilson, NC
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
  • Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - BSN

UNIVERITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
Greensboro, NC
05.2023

Skills

  • Reviewing Patient Information
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Coordinating Charts
  • Strong Planning Skills
  • Personal Companionship
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

BLS Certification

FEMA Certification

Fire Safety Certification

Nursing Compact License

Clinical Experience


Pediatrics- Wake Forest Baptist (Fall 2021)

Maternal- Cone Health Women's and Children (Fall 2021)

Medical Surgical- Cone Health Wesley Long (Spring 2022)

Psychiatric- Cone Health Behavioral Health (Spring 2022)

Gerontology- Cone Health Main Campus (Fall 2022)

Community Health- Moss Street Partnership School (Fall 2022)

Advanced Med Surg- Hight Point Medical Center (Spring 2023)

Cardiology Stepdown RN (July 2023-Current)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown

Duke University Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Externship

Wake Forest Baptist
06.2022 - 07.2022

Volunteer

Wilson Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2021

Medical Scribe

Fast Med Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2022

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - BSN

UNIVERITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

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