Francesca De Leon Email & Phone Number

• Monitored and provided care for medical, surgical, step down, and pediatric patients
• Oversaw nursing care overnight for 29 private bed with RN to patient ratio 1:4-6
• Active in unit leadership as rotational Charge Nurse
• Preceptor of new employees/new graduates
• Administered oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications with peripheral, midline, and PICC lines
• Monitor cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry for abnormalities

• Provided bedside care to brain injury patients (stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain cancer, MS)
• Oversaw nursing care overnight for 36 private bed with RN to patient ratio 1:9
• Active in unit leadership as rotational Charge Nurse, representative for night shift to communicate challenges/concerns to management
• Preceptor of new employees/ new graduates
• Educated patients and families of medication and rehabilitation therapies
• Managed oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications with peripheral, midline, and PICC lines

• Collaborated with RNs, PCTs, OTs, PTs, SLPs, Physicians to ensure quality patient care
• Educated patients and families the importance of medication and rehabilitation therapies
• Provided bedside care to brain injury patients (stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain cancer, MS)
• Managed intravenous medications with peripheral, midline, and PICC lines
• Charted patient care with Cerner charting system

• Completed charts of assistance that were implemented
• Educated residents on the importance of self-help while encouraging independence
• Advocated and collaborated for residents' preferences when collaborating with other care managers

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Nursing

Activities and Societies: Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association

Associate Of Science (As)