Nurse Educator

Judy Leitenberger 5007 Stoneybrook Blvd. Hilliard, OH 43026 614-771-3909 An efficient professional nurse with eclectic nursing experiences looking to adv ance my career utilizing my skills as a highly motivated educator, a patient and caring preceptor, a competent and compassionate bedside nurse, and an organized and enthusiastic leader. Professional Experience Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH 2003-2008, 2010 - present Adjunct Faculty a Facilitator of Nursing Seminars for thirty-three, third quarter students. Th ese seminars enhance studentsa educational experience and help the students to a ssimilate the learning from both the lectures and clinical experiences. a Clinical instructor for up to 9 students at Riverside Hospital. Instructed th em on all medication administrations, defensive charting, problem solving, dress ing, ivs, adls, safety drains, and assessment skills. Evaluated each student fo r competencies and ability to communicate in writing. Graded path cards, nursin g care plans and health histories. Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH 1991-2001, 2003-2010 Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse a Nurse for up to six surgical patients. Floor concentrated on Bariatric, Colo n Rectal, General Surgery and Urology. a Utilized Computers on Wheels to complete patient charting and medication admin istration. a Co-chair of Quality of Work Life Committee a Preceptor for new nurses a Served as charge nurse occasionally. Compmanagement, Dublin, OH 2001-2003 Utilization Review and Case Manager a Responsible for injured workersa authorization of medical treatment and reimbu rsement a Utilized computers and telephone to communicate with patients, insurance compa nies, physicians, and the Bureau of Workers Compensation. a Used scanning, email electronic signature and other computer software a Met stringent deadlines, utilized professional communication, exercised organi zational skills Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH 1988-1997 Psychiatric RN and Gyn Surgery /Gyn Oncology RN a Psychiatric Nurse. Served as an interdisciplinary team member in the stabiliza tion of patients on inpatient unit. Transferred to the Outpatient/Partial Hospit alization unit. Utilized group and individual therapy to improve clientsa menta l health. Member of the Quality Assurance Committee. a Staff Nurse for the Gynocology Surgery and Gynocology/Oncology primary nursing unit. Responsible for four to seven patients. Charge nurse responsibilities. Hospital certified in chemotherapy administration. Hematology Oncology Consultants Inc., Columbus, OH

1995-1996 Staff Oncology Nurse a Phone triaged patients a Administered chemotherapy a Scheduled patients for testing and procedures. a Worked with insurance companies to pre-certify patients a Pre-assessed patient prior to doctor seeing patient a Drew labs and started Ivs Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH 1986-1988 Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Nurse a Charge nurse on night shift for twenty-two patients on the inpatient psychiatr ic unit. a Primary nurse for four to eight patients on the inpatient neuro-rehabilitatio n unit a Quality Assurance Committee Member Education Bachelor of Science Nursing University of Cincinnati Licensure State of Ohio License a" Registered Nurse