Eunice Leyva
Compassionate, dedicated, and adaptable bilingual Registered Nurse licensed in Arizona and California with acute care experience in Observation, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry nursing within both a Level I Trauma Center and a community hospital. Experienced in managing 4–5 adult patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions while providing safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, clinical judgment, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, blood transfusions, IV therapy, Foley catheter insertion, laboratory specimen collection, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about women's health and eager to transition into Labor & Delivery, where I can combine my acute care experience with compassionate, family-centered nursing to support mothers, newborns, and their families throughout childbirth.
Work History
Observation Registered Nurse
3 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care for 4–5 adult patients in a fast-paced Observation Unit within a Level I Trauma Center.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, identify changes in patient condition, and implement timely nursing interventions.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood transfusions, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and perform Foley catheter insertion using sterile technique.
- Obtain laboratory specimens and monitor diagnostic results to support clinical decision-making.
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly communicate significant findings to providers.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality patient care.
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, procedures, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and ongoing health management.
- Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
- Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining patient safety and infection prevention standards.
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
10 Months- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for adult Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients in an acute care hospital setting.
- Performed patient assessments and monitored for changes in clinical condition.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments.
- Started peripheral IVs, inserted Foley catheters, and collected laboratory specimens.
- Monitored telemetry and collaborated with providers regarding significant patient changes.
- Coordinated individualized nursing care plans with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge care.
- Documented patient care using Allscripts electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse License – Active | Expires April 1, 2029
- California Registered Nurse License – Active | Expires October 31, 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association | Expires April 2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association | Expires January 2027
Relevant Clinical Experience
- Banner Gateway Medical Center – OB Capstone
- Participated in the care of antepartum, labor, postpartum, and newborn patients under the supervision of experienced Labor & Delivery nurses.
- Assisted with maternal assessments, newborn care, patient education, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.