Leah Slodysko BSN, RN
Chesapeake
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and develops trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Public Health Nurse Interim
Chesapeake Health Department
04.2024 - Current
- Managed budgets for multiple public health projects, optimizing resource allocation to maximize impact on target populations.
- Improved community health outcomes by developing and implementing targeted public health initiatives.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during natural disasters or disease outbreaks, ensuring timely provision of necessary resources and care to affected communities.
- Mentored junior nurses within the department, fostering professional growth and development opportunities for staff members.
- Designed culturally-sensitive educational materials for diverse communities, increasing awareness about available resources within the population.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects.
Public Health Nurse
Chesapeake Department Of Health
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during Tuberculosis disease outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
Registered Nurse
Patient First Urgent Care Center
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Misericordia University Accelerated Nursing School
Pittsburgh, PA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - BioBehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2020
Minor - Deafness And Hearing Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2020
Skills
- Unit Oversight
- Test Results Interpretation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Active Listening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse - The Virginia Board of Nursing
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Senior Public Health Nurse Interim
Chesapeake Health Department
04.2024 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Chesapeake Department Of Health
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Patient First Urgent Care Center
03.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Misericordia University Accelerated Nursing School
Bachelor of Science - BioBehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
Minor - Deafness And Hearing Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
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