Leanne Webb
Pine Grove
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with expertise in anesthesia management and patient education at Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through effective pain management protocols and critical thinking. Strong communicator adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse: Same Day Surgery
Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital
Baton Rouge
05.2018 - 01.2025
- Monitored and assessed patients' physiological status, including vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and respiratory function, ensuring stable recovery from various types of anesthesia.
- Monitored 7-10 patients per shift in a Phase I and Phase II recovery setting, ensuring stable emergence from anesthesia and identifying potential complications.
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, neurological evaluations, and surgical site monitoring, promptly identifying and addressing complications.
- Managed care for patients with invasive lines (arterial and central venous), foley insertions, and various drainage devices.
- Demonstrated competence in airway management techniques, including the use of oral/nasopharyngeal airways, pulse oximetry monitoring, and oxygen administration.
- Cared for and managed the respiratory and circulatory functions of post-anesthesia patients, including ventilator management when required.
- Administered IV medications, including narcotics, sedatives, and reversal agents, as directed by physicians and in accordance with protocols.
- Implemented and managed pain management protocols and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps, leading to improved patient comfort scores.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation of all medication administration and patient responses.
- Identified and initiated emergent situations and procedures, responding rapidly to changes in patient status and communicating effectively with physicians and CRNAs.
- Served as a member of the rapid response or code team, demonstrating expertise in basic and advanced life support (BLS, ACLS, PALS) protocols.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other nursing staff, to ensure seamless transitions of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided thorough pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families regarding recovery procedures, medications, and discharge instructions, which improved compliance and satisfaction scores.
- Identified and addressed patient and parent concerns with involved procedures.
- Educated 100+ patients and families annually on discharge instructions and home care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, such as developing new pain management protocols or orientation checklists.
- Utilized electronic health record (EHR) systems (Epic) for accurate and timely documentation.
- Ensured compliance of hospital policies and procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician: Lab Department
Woman’s Hospital
Baton Rouge
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed proficient techniques in collecting blood and urine specimens utilizing venous and micro techniques.
- Prepared, processed, stored and transported patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures, using standard techniques and equipment.
- Developed strong communication skills to relay pertinent information to patients and other healthcare team members.
- Processed telephone orders from physicians.
- Identified and addressed patient concerns with involved procedures.
- Prioritized workload schedule to accommodate for an average of 25 neonate and adult patients per day.
- Ensured compliance of hospital policies and procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician: Lab Department
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge
06.2009 - 01.2013
- Obtained patient information, including personal data, medical history and insurance coverage.
- Collected blood and urine specimens’ samples utilizing venipuncture technique.
- Transported specimens to the lab for testing and processed urine drug screens for send-outs.
- Developed strong communication skills with patients and treating physicians.
- Receive phone calls from patients and doctors for scheduling appointments and input lab orders into the system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Patient Care Technician -
Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia management
- IV medication administration
- Airway management
- Pain management protocols
- Electronic health record (EHR)
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
Certification
- RN, BSN License, RN161792
- Basic Life Support, AHA
- NIHSS English group A-V3- 1st certification
- Nationally Registered Certified EKG technician, 05/09
- Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 05/09
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), 05/08
References
- Rebecca Delatte, Our lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital PACU charge nurse, 2253283223
- Stephanie Boudreaux, Perioperative nurse, 2255739597
- Other references available upon request.
Organizations Achievements
- Honors graduate, 2018
- Recipient of academic achievement award, 2018
- Recognized S.U.S.O.N. top 10, 2018
- Member of the International Nurses Association, 2017
- Who’s Who among students in American Universities & Colleges recognition of merit and accomplishment as a student, 2016
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Same Day Surgery
Our Lady Of The Lake Children's Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2025
Phlebotomy Technician: Lab Department
Woman’s Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2015
Phlebotomy Technician: Lab Department
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University
Patient Care Technician -
Louisiana Technical College