Lesley Daley, BA, MSN, RN

Experience

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  Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)

  Jun 1992 - Sept 1995

  Pediatric Registered Nurse

  Provided nursing care for pediatric patients on a 34-bed unit specializing in surgery: orthopedic, neurological, plastics, GI/GU and otolaryngology

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  Cedars-Sinai

  Feb 1993 - Feb 1996

  Pediatric Registered Nurse

  Facilitated quality nursing care for a diverse population of pediatric patients ranging from newborns to adolescents. • Specialized in oncology, transplants, and medical/surgical. • Acted as PALS instructor; chemotherapy certified.• Cross-trained and floated in NICU & PICU

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  Community Memorial Healthcare

  Sept 1995 - Nov 1996

  Registered Nurse/Surgical Prep Area & Recovery

  Performed pre-operative preparation and recovery care for elective surgical patients within an inpatient setting. • Administered total health and physical assessments, IV placements, and pre-op medication.• Provided compassionate after-care for procedures such as heart catheterization, biopsies, transfusions, and gastrointestinal work. Administered pain meds, educated families and caregivers, and ensured patients were properly processed for discharge.Significant achievements include:» Co-organized a pediatric task force to better serve the increasing numbers of pediatric population within the facility. » Singlehandedly rewrote the adult policy and procedures for the pediatric population including central line care, Foley catheter placement, and IV access. Show less

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  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

  Sept 1998 - Dec 2013

  Registerd Nurse/Case Manager

  Collaborated with teams of healthcare providers to educate patients and their families on multiple topics including disease processes, medical/surgical procedures, and quality patient aftercare tactics. Used clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and effective case management strategies to provide best care.• Set up client wellness programs to help manage high-risk Anthem clients; provided mail order prescription assistance, scheduled appointments with home health and social workers, and provided general on-call support and assistance. • Additionally acted as a facilitator between Medical State Sponsored and California Children’s Services; effectively partnered with physicians and hospitals to execute proper medical care. Show less

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  Ventura College School of Nursing

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2016

  Nursing Professor

  Served as Nursing Lecture Faculty and Clinical Instructor specializing in pediatrics and medical/surgical, with a theory specialty in Diabetes Miletus, Hepatic, Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal disease process.• Taught 48-60 students (per semester) within both classroom and clinical settings through VCSON. Developed and delivered innovative and impactful lectures, supervised hands-on clinical participation during patient interactions, and extended ongoing support for all assigned students. • Oversaw clinical hours and rounds activities for subgroups consisting of 10-12 students (per semester) within the medical/surgical floor, ICU, DOU, Telemetry, and Pediatrics departments of Ventura County Medical Center and Community Memorial Hospital. Directed pre/post-shift conferences and recaps with students and arranged guest speakers to further educate whenever possible.Key accomplishments include:» Acted as effective faculty liaison in multiple capacities including the Student Nurse Association, Curriculum Committee, and Student Affairs Committee. Helped set rules, provided proper association and committee guidance, and took minute meetings for events. » Chosen to represent college at community functions; regularly attended external seminars and workshops to enhance teaching abilities and medical knowledge. Show less