Leslie Blanco
Mesa
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with experience in skilled nursing facilities, providing hands-on patient care while overseeing daily clinical operations. Proficient in supervising nursing staff, managing assignments, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Experienced in hiring, onboarding, and training nursing personnel to maintain high standards of resident care. Strong leadership skills with a focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and collaborative team development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Sante Of North Scottsdale
Scottsdale
08.2017 - Current
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges effectively within the facility.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on care plans for residents.
- Provided training and mentorship to new nursing staff members.
LPN
Chandler Post Acute and Rehab
Chandler
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
CNA
Springdale Village
Mesa
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
Mesa, AZHigh School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa, AZSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish
- Problem Resolution
- Computer Skills
- PPE Use
- Customer Service
- Supervision & Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluations
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 7
- CPR/First Aid Training
- IV Certified
- Wound care Training
- HIPPA Training
- EMR
Education and Training
other,other
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Sante Of North Scottsdale
08.2017 - Current
LPN
Chandler Post Acute and Rehab
08.2014 - 05.2017
CNA
Springdale Village
02.2011 - 08.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Valley Institute of Technology - Adult Education Center
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School