Leigh Hollingsworth
Greenville
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience at Prisma Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and outcomes through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Committed to educating patients and families, while mentoring new staff to foster a high-quality care environment.
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health, Greenville Campus
Greenville, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Managed patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories and treatment responses.
- Assessed and prioritized patient needs in high-pressure environments.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes accurately in EMR systems.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Urgent Care
Powdersville, SC
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Aventura, FL
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections through diligent adherence to safety measures.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carolina Acadamy
Greenville, SC 05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient safety
- Behavioral health care
- EKG interpretation
- Infection control
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Monitoring vital signs
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2008
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health, Greenville Campus
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Urgent Care
07.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
02.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Carolina Acadamy