Leah Gardner
Shepherdsville
Summary
Dedicated nursing student and current Patient care technician at Norton Brownsboro Hospital with extensive experience providing direct patient care in a fast paced healthcare environment. Clinical experience includes medical surgical nursing, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform clinical procedures, and advocate for patient centered care. Seeking to transition into a Registered Nurse role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction levels.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care techniques.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY10-2026
Skills
- EMR & Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Time management and Prioritization
- Sterilization techniques
- IV insertion
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Red Cross Association
- BSN Licensure: Eligible Oct. 2026
Clinical Experience
- Nurse Intern at Pediatrics of Bullitt County
-Assisted with physical exams
-Assisted in drawing labs/ culture collection
-Assisted with giving medications
-Administered IM injections
- Labor and Delivery - Norton Hospital Downtown
-Assisted with Antepartum care
-Assisted with Postpartum care/Teaching
-Assisted in the Nursery with Newborn Assessments/ Lab draws
- Med Surg 6 West - Norton Audubon
-Assisted with sterile procedures
-Assisted IV insertions
-Inserted straight catheters
-Performed Wound care
-Administered many medications
-Documented in the EMR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing