Emilie Leach
Independence
Summary
Resourceful nursing professional with 22 years of experience in nursing care and collaboration. Skilled in patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient care and satisfaction.
Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing patient needs.
Organized and dependable candidate with a positive and willing to learn attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Pre-Surgical Testing
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments for upcoming surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on health management and specific surgical procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient care standards.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
PACU Clinical Coordinator
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Coordinated the flow of 50-70 patients daily to and from the recovery room as charge nurse of 22 bed recovery room.
- Collaborated with other units to assist in the movement of patients after discharge from the recovery room
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale
- Participated in house-wide planning meeting daily to prioritize appropriate staffing
- Assessed staffing needs
- Assisted management in yearly staff evaluations
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2008 - 08.2025
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in the recovery room
- Coordinated the flow of patient movement as charge nurse.
RN Recovery Room
Mercy Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
- Collaborated with other units to coordinate care of post surgical patient
RN Floor Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients
- Charge nurse- coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio2011
RN Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio06-2004
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Midas knowledge
- Coordinate nursing operations
- Medication and IV administration
- Collaborates effectively across departments
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Epic charting
- Phone interview assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Ryan Livingston Award
Florence Nightingale nomination
Perioperative Team Member Advisory Council
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
RN Pre-Surgical Testing
The Christ Hospital Health Network
08.2025 - Current
PACU Clinical Coordinator
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2022 - 08.2025
RN Recovery Room
Mercy Anderson Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2016
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
05.2008 - 08.2025
RN Floor Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Cincinnati
RN Diploma - Nursing
The Christ Hospital School of Nursing