Leonardo Gutierrez
Abbottstown
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed frequent rounding on all patients to provide best patient care
- Used safety, proper body mechanics, and infection control to give proper care to critically ill patients
- Provided therapeutic communication to confused patients and patients with inner struggles
- Utilized prioritization and critical thinking skills for best patient care
- Worked collaboratively with other faculty members to ensure the best patient care
- Obtained vital signs, blood glucose levels, UA samples, heme checks, properly documenting and reporting them to the nurse
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living while allowing them to have autonomy and keeping them and the staff safe at all times
Peer Tutor
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Tutored students in nursing and math courses
- Gave studying tips and skills to students in other majors
- Provided students with resources to help them study
- Used organizational skills to set up appointments with other students
Volunteer
Cross Keys Village- The Brethren Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
- I was a volunteer at this nursing home where I helped patients with activities of daily living, provided them with company, and used empathy to listen to them about their many concerns and worries about living in a nursing home
- I was not just a volunteer to them, I was more of a very caring friend
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
05-2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
05-2022
Bachelor of Science -
Millersville University
12.2019
Skills
- HIPPA compliance
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Empathetic
- EPIC training
- Reliable and hard worker
- Team player
- Adaptability
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Peer Tutor
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 05.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Lancaster General Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Cross Keys Village- The Brethren Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Millersville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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