Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

DR. LEONORA C. MUHAMMAD, DNP APRN AGPCNP-BC CCHP

**** ****** ***** ******* *****, Florissant, Missouri 63031 Cell: 314-***-**** Work: 314-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Highly qualified healthcare professional with extensive experience in leading healthcare organizations through change with a proven history of increasing productivity, promoting compliance and improving quality

• Driven and focused with a proven track record for improving performance

• Build high performance team and create trust-based relationships

• History of successfully managing complex decisions in a matrixed environment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)- Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Brandman University, Irvine, CA (Recipient of Fletcher Jones Scholarship, National Honor Society Member)- May 2015

• Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree, University of Missouri- St. Louis, St. Louis, MO- May 2011

• Registered Nurse, Associate’s Degree, Chamberlain College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO- May 2006

• Licensed Practical Nurse, PN Diploma, Sanford Brown College, St. Charles, MO- Jan 2003

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Senior Clinical Education and Training Specialist, Corizon Health, October 2015 to present. Responsible for the development and management of patient education, nursing education and clinical competency programs.

Developed courseware and managed 6000 FTE Core Process Program implementation which improved patient outcomes and reduced new employee ramp up time by 1 week

Developed Corizon Health’s Nursing Preceptor Program which resulted in a 14% reduction in turnover 1 year after deployment

In 2016, facilitated Clinical Systems Training for 528 newly hired Health Administrators, Directors of Nursing and Behavioral Health Directors training

• Regional Clinical Services Manager, Corizon Health, September 2014 to October 2015.

Responsible for the management and clinical oversight of 13 community correction facilities with an average daily population of 14,000 in 8 different states.

Reduced avoidable emergency room visits and hospitalizations by 3.45%

Developed Nurse Preceptor Program courseware that was replicated and implemented across the company

Supported business development activities and participated in 7 request for proposals (RFP); contract awarded or maintained for all 7 RFPs

• Director of Nursing, Corizon Health, St. Louis City Justice Center, St. Louis, MO November 2008 to September 2014.

Responsible for the direct supervision of 33.2 nursing FTEs and the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services at 2 correctional facilities with an average daily population of 2000. Collaborated and worked closely with mental health staff and community entities.

Restructured the medical department and implemented new sick call and chronic clinic processes resulting in improved care delivery times

Reduced inmate patient grievances by 65%, emergency offsite care utilization by 18.13% and routine offsite care utilization by 53.6 %

Decreased staff turnover by 10% with implementation of Nurse Preceptor Program

• Charge Nurse- RN, Corizon Health, St. Louis City Medium Security Institution, St. Louis, MO October 2006 to November 2008.

Providing nursing care to chronically ill to severely mentally ill patients in a correctional facility with an average daily population of 1200. Supervised licensed practical nurses during assigned shift.

Responsible for the onboarding and precepting of new hires

Participated in Electronic Medical Record build and pilot

Employee of the Month 2007 & 2008

• Charge Nurse- RN, Lutheran Senior Services, St. Louis, MO May 2005 to May 2009.

Provided nursing care for geriatric patients. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers. Actively participated in interdisciplinary, patient care team meetings.

Treated an average of 15-20 patients daily. Supervised 4-6 certified nurse assistant and 2 certified medication technicians.

Awarded “Shining Star” Employee Reward

Facilitated monthly Nursing Education/In-services

• Licensed Practical Nurse, Starresource (Home Health Services), St. Louis, MO December 2004 to May 2005.

Worked under the supervision of an RN supervisor providing nursing care in the home setting to patients aged 0-99. Performed new admissions and annual assessments.

Delivered nursing care to 3 to 5 clients daily. Supervised 5 certified nurse assistant and 2 certified medication technicians

• Licensed Practical Nurse, Delmar Gardens Chesterfield, St. Louis, MO April 2002 to December 2003.

Worked under the supervision of an RN supervisor providing nursing for Geriatric patients. In partnership with RN facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers. Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Treated an average of 30 clients daily. Supervised 6 certified nurse assistant and 2 certified medication technicians

Facilitated CNA certification and competencies

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Missouri APRN License

• Registered Nurse, Missouri RN License #: 200-***-****– Compact State

• Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP Certification- AGPCNP-BC- ANCC #201-***-****

• Registered Nurse, New Jersey RN License # 26NR18438900

• Registered Nurse, Oregon RN License # 201502531RN

• Registered Nurse, Kansas RN License #14-136***-***

• American Heart Association- BLS CPR instructor

• Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional- CCHP

• State of Missouri CNA/CMT Instructor and State Examiner

PUBLICATIONS

• “Improving Blood Glucose Levels and Perceptions of Care in Inmates with Type 2 Diabetes,” Clinical DNP Scholar Project/Dissertation

• “Dementia in the Incarcerated- Are we ready?,” Corrections Forum Magazine Sept/Oct 2015

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