Alicia Leas Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Certified pediatric nurse employed with the Acute Care float pool at Seattle Children’s Hospital, an urban medical center that serves a five-state region. Trained to float to all acute care units including medical, surgical, oncology and hematology and rehab services. Also trained to vascular access team and the emergency department. Participate in multiple leadership positions and aid in educating others on the unit.--Float to all acute care units including surgical, medical, hematology… Show more Certified pediatric nurse employed with the Acute Care float pool at Seattle Children’s Hospital, an urban medical center that serves a five-state region. Trained to float to all acute care units including medical, surgical, oncology and hematology and rehab services. Also trained to vascular access team and the emergency department. Participate in multiple leadership positions and aid in educating others on the unit.--Float to all acute care units including surgical, medical, hematology and oncology, rehab, vascular access team and the emergency department. Change units throughout the shift as necessary. --Charge nurse on Shared Services Unit.--Admit nurse: coordinates admissions from Emergency Department to the floor, completes admission assessments, coordinates with and supports floor staff to facilitate admission, and provides assistance for units during codes or Rapid Response events. Piloted this role and collaborated during the growth and development of this position.--Precept new RNs as they orient to the float pool. --Member of the Special Isolation Unit team of providers that is able to respond to outbreaks requiring atypical isolation including ebola, measles, Covid-19, and Mers-CoV. Show less

• Work on two units: one ambulatory and one high acuity care• Assess patient’s fluid status, vitals, and condition throughout treatment and chart accordingly• Place needles for hemodialysis, draw labs, use central lines• Communicate patient needs with the care team including charge nurse, care manager, and social worker• Preceptor for new employees, both technicians and nurses, learning the skills and co-monitored those staff transitioning to the unit• Make clinical… Show more • Work on two units: one ambulatory and one high acuity care• Assess patient’s fluid status, vitals, and condition throughout treatment and chart accordingly• Place needles for hemodialysis, draw labs, use central lines• Communicate patient needs with the care team including charge nurse, care manager, and social worker• Preceptor for new employees, both technicians and nurses, learning the skills and co-monitored those staff transitioning to the unit• Make clinical decisions with guidance from charge nurse regarding use of heparin, saline and oxygen during treatment and in response to emergencies Show less

South Seattle

• Provided case management for up to 22 clients including quarterly care plans, weekly charting, and coordination between caregivers, primary care provider, DSHS case worker, occupational therapy, mental health counselors and our nursing staff• Led programming for with adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic illness in addition to seniors with dementia• Planned all programming for the traumatic brain injury group including staff preparation… Show more • Provided case management for up to 22 clients including quarterly care plans, weekly charting, and coordination between caregivers, primary care provider, DSHS case worker, occupational therapy, mental health counselors and our nursing staff• Led programming for with adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic illness in addition to seniors with dementia• Planned all programming for the traumatic brain injury group including staff preparation, acquisition of needed supplies, and evaluation of effectiveness• Assisted with ADLs including bathroom needs, hygiene management, assistance with eating and ambulation• Independently managed the Saturday program including delegation of staff, ensuring the safety of clients, responding to emergencies, and recruiting participants• Collaborated with nursing staff to perform nail care, wound care, and skin checks for clients• Commissioned the instillation of a raised bed garden for use of clients and donation of food to community food bank• Completed first year as a Lutheran Volunteer Corps member and continued to be hired on for additional two years Show less

Bachelor Of Science; Accelerated Program, Registered Nurse, 3.98

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Professional Organization of Nursing Students, Graduate.

Bachelor Of Science; Honors In Liberal Arts, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.61

Activities and Societies: College of Letters and Science Honors Program, Biochemistry Department Researcher Vice President for Lutheran.