Virginia Leon

Completed 600+ hours of supervised clinical rotations as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student. Gained hands-on experience in psychiatric assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based mental health care across diverse patient populations. Developed skills in trauma-informed, patient-centered care, therapeutic communication, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

PMHNP Student at Chamberlain University (Present)

• Completed 600+ hours of supervised clinical rotations as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) student.
• Gained hands-on experience in psychiatric assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based mental health care across diverse patient populations.
• Developed skills in trauma-informed, patient-centered care, therapeutic communication, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Registered Nurse – Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital (2024-05 – Present)

• Conducted rapid clinical and psychosocial assessments in a high-volume obstetric emergency department, utilizing critical thinking, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication to prioritize care, stabilize patients, and coordinate treatment in a rapidly changing environment.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to high/low-risk obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period.
• Supportive and knowledgeable nurse preceptor who provides clear guidance, encourages critical thinking, and helps build confidence in clinical practice.
• Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, recognizing changes in patient condition and initiating timely interventions.
• Provide therapeutic communication and emotional support to patients and families during high-stress, crisis, and life-changing events.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, postpartum recovery, newborn care, potential complications, and discharge planning.
• Conduct postpartum mental health assessments, providing counseling, emotional support, and referrals for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or psychosocial concerns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatric providers, social workers, case managers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status through continuous assessment, interpretation of fetal heart rate, and rapid response to emergent situations.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products while ensuring patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation in MEDITECH, CPN, and CERNER while ensuring HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards.
• Advocate for patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs while promoting informed decision-making and patient autonomy.
• Deliver safe postoperative care following cesarean deliveries, including pain management, PCA monitoring, fluid management, and patient education.

Registered Nurse – Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum at Methodist Hospital (2022-04 – 2024-05)

• Conducted rapid clinical and psychosocial assessments in a high-volume obstetric emergency department, utilizing critical thinking, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication to prioritize care, stabilize patients, and coordinate treatment in a rapidly changing environment.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to high/low-risk obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period.
• Supportive and knowledgeable nurse preceptor who provides clear guidance, encourages critical thinking, and helps build confidence in clinical practice.
• Perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments, recognizing changes in patient condition and initiating timely interventions.
• Provide therapeutic communication and emotional support to patients and families during high-stress, crisis, and life-changing events.
• Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, postpartum recovery, newborn care, potential complications, and discharge planning.
• Conduct postpartum mental health assessments, providing counseling, emotional support, and referrals for patients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or psychosocial concerns.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatric providers, social workers, case managers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status through continuous assessment, interpretation of fetal heart rate, and rapid response to emergent situations.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products while ensuring patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practice.
• Maintain accurate documentation in MEDITECH, CPN, and CERNER while ensuring HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards.
• Advocate for patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs while promoting informed decision-making and patient autonomy.
• Deliver safe postoperative care following cesarean deliveries, including pain management, PCA monitoring, fluid management, and patient education.

Registered Nurse – Dialysis at DaVita Kidney Care (2021-06 – 2022-03)

• Managed comprehensive care for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis.
• Performed focused nursing assessments and monitored patients for acute changes in physical and emotional status throughout treatment.
• Developed individualized care plans using the nursing process to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and caregivers regarding disease management, medications, treatment adherence, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies.
• Administered medications through multiple routes, including IV, PICC, IM, SQ, ID, oral, transdermal, nasal, and topical.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and address complex medical and psychosocial needs.
• Supervised and mentored Patient Care Technicians and LVNs while promoting quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Hospital Corpsman at United States Navy (2001-09 – 2021-05)

• Provided emergency medical care, triage, and clinical decision-making while maintaining patient safety in rapidly changing situations.
• Served as a Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, delivering trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, emotional support, and confidential advocacy for survivors of sexual assault.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and victim advocacy professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure appropriate follow-up services.
• Demonstrated exceptional therapeutic communication, active listening, and crisis management skills while supporting individuals experiencing acute psychological trauma.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, obtained detailed medical histories, and accurately documented clinical findings.
• Developed and implemented emergency preparedness protocols, safety initiatives, and staff training programs to improve organizational readiness.
• Prepared reports, maintained regulatory documentation, and communicated effectively with senior leadership to support operational and clinical objectives.
• Managed employee scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development while fostering teamwork, accountability, and staff engagement.
• Led multidisciplinary medical teams in high-pressure clinical and operational environments, providing supervision, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Developed and delivered training on safety practices, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, strengthening staff preparedness and reducing operational risk.

Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University (2025-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – UTA, College of Nursing and Health Innovation (2019-12)

Associate Degree in Nursing – ECPI, MCI (2017-11)