LeeAnn P.

Sears RN, MSN

Education
MSN
1999
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina 27858
Master of Science in Nursing
Major: Midwifery
BSN
1996
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Baccalaureate of Science
Major: Nursing
ADN
1979
Hesston College
Hesston, Kansas 67062
Associate of Science
Major: Nursing
Experience
2009-2010
July 2009
Valley Regional Medical Center
100A Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville, Texas 78521
Clinical Nurse Educator
Women's Services
Full Time Exempt Position
Initiated and implemented a community outreach Prenatal and Breastfeeding progra
m in both English and Spanish for expectant parents and initiated a Big Brother/
Big Sister class for targeted siblings aged 4 to 8. Began groundwork for both an
internship/residency program for new employees, particularly new graduates as w
ell as groundwork for implementing a change in philosophy for normal newborn nur
sery and post-partum to become an integrated mother/baby unit. Produced and/or c
oordinated numerous in-services for Women's Services, to include skills day asse
ssments, telephone courtesy, narcotic usage and wastage protocols, post-partum h
emorrhage, deep-vein thrombosis, and most recently was coordinating an in-servic
e on diabetes and working on a self study power point for the nurses to take in
preparation of hands on skills for opening sterile packs and scrubbing for cesar
ean sections. Was mindful of Joint Commission philosophy as well as HCA policies
and protocols. Had begun work on maintaining data for Vermont-Oxford. Was activ
e in participating with both United Way funding and March of Dimes at VRMC in co
njunction with Valley Baptist Hospital in Brownsville. Supported immediate super
visor, even when not in total agreement.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
One University Drive
Pembroke, North Carolina 28378
Associate Professor
Course: Fundamentals of Nursing
Adjunct Position; 5 week Summer II term
During a fast paced summer session, responsible for classroom lecture and produc
ing NCLEX type test based on lecture and textbook materials, with methodology ba
sed on Gordon's functional health patterns in a team approach with 5 other profe
ssors. Also jointly responsible for specific clinical skills instruction during
clinical labs and subsequent weekly testing for entire class of Junior students,
as well as sole clinical instructor for 8 students during their very first clin
ical rotations, with application of initial clinical skills and formulation of i
nitial concept maps and nursing care plans.
2008-2009
Cumberland County Schools
Gray's Creek High School
5301 Celebration Drive
Hope Mills, North Carolina 28348
Health Occupations Teacher; HOSA
Co-director
Course: Biomedical Technology and Health Team Relations; grades 9-12; 4X4 block
schedule; Full Time, 12 month option
Taught Health Team Relations and Biomedical Technology to high school students w
ith a desire to work in a medical or health related career upon graduation. Inte
racted with students, parents and faculty regularly in an attempt to provide a r
igorous and challenging classroom experience while meeting the educational needs
of students at all levels of ability. Provided for special needs student popula
tions by offering materials, tutoring and individualized testing situations that
met the criteria set forth in individual educational plans (IEP). Acted as Heal
th Occupations Students of America (HOSA) co-director; facilitating meetings alo
ng with fund raisers and regional and state competition. As such, also acted as
judge during some regional competitions. Participated in school mandated "Senior
Project" as mentor and facilitator. Also participated in after hours duties ran
ging from sports ticket taker and seller to prom chaperone.
2004-2007
First Home Health and Hospice
235 N. McPherson Church Road
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
Hospice Nurse; Hospice Case Manager
Home Health Nurse and Case Manager
Full time with call weekly and every 3rd weekend
Provided end of life care to terminally ill patients in their homes during the l
ast six months of their lives, keeping them comfortable through physical and pha
rmaceutical means. Managed all professional and unlicensed personnel updating ot
her team members to insure that each patient was being provided with adequate an
cillary care, adjusted care as needed. Taught family members regarding end of li
fe management and care, kept physicians informed, pronounced patient at the very
end of life and provided immediate grief support to attendant families and care
givers.
2004-2005
Spectrum Health Care
103 Sleepy Drive
Spring Lake, North Carolina 28304
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse; Contracted by Womack Army Center
Per Diem: 20-40
Assisted with all aspects of perinatal care in the hospital setting including tr
iage of patients and assisting with vaginal or surgical births. Also administere
d tocolytics as ordered by the physician and according to standard operating pro
cedures (SOP) as well as initiating inductions, also as ordered by physician. Pr
ovided initial neonatal exams and care, initiated CPR in absence of NICU nurse a
nd until their arrival. Cared for equipment and as with all positions, maintaine
d HIPPA mandated confidentiality.
1990-2004
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
1638 Owen Drive
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
Labor & Delivery Triage, Charge & Staff Nurse; OB Recovery and Circulating Nurse
Full time 12 hr shifts (36 hr), with call
Managed all aspects of both high and low risk laboring and pregnant women after
20 weeks gestation. Assisted with both vaginal and operative births. Assessed an
d cared for neonate during first hour or so of life, initiated CPR in absence of
NICU nurse and until their arrival as needed. Administered tocolytics as ordere
d by the physician and according to hospital policies and procedures as well as
initiating and assessing maternal-fetal unit during inductions of labor as order
ed by physician, and by hospital policy. Took charge of 15 bed labor and deliver
y unit with an additional 3 bed labor triage and 4 bed OB Recovery room with an
additional 3 Operating rooms; assigning care appropriately, trouble shooting and
insuring appropriate ancillary staff and care was also available and maintained
. Occasionally assisted physician with operative delivery under sterile precauti
ons. Initially assessed perinatal women, providing the provider with correct inf
ormation to make a disposition appropriately. Provided intensive care for critic
ally ill pregnant or postpartum women as either direct admit or transfer in. Was
proficient in antenatal testing and ultrasound for position and heart rate. Car
ed for equipment needed for labor, delivery, resuscitation and transfer of perin
atal women. Cared for pre-viable infants as determined by NICU standards and the
ir parents, initiating the grief process and assuring proper respect and dignity
were provided to both.
1994-1998
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
300 W. 27th Street
Lumberton, North Carolina 28358
Labor, Delivery & Gynecologic Surgery Staff and Charge Nurse
PRN: 20 to 36
Cared for perinatal patients as at Cape Fear Valley above, but in a 6 bed Labor
& Delivery unit with 1 Operating room and 1Recovery room for post surgical patie
nts. In addition, cared for pre and post operative GYN patients, as well as all
perinatal (early gestation through postpartum) women on a 30 bed perinatal/gyn u
nit. Rarely assisted physician with operative delivery when surgical staff were
slowly available, turning over care to surgical staff on their arrival. Went on
emergency transfers of antenatal women with EMS to level III and higher receivin
g units.
1983-1990
Womack Army Medical Center
1638-Bldg 4-2817
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310
Rated GS 9, promoted to GS 10-4, Staff Nurse 6B
Full Time (40 hr) with comp time
Cared for pre and post operative orthopedic, podiatric, ophthalmologic and otola
ryngolic patients in a busy military hospital serving 82nd Airborne, Retired, Sp
ecial Forces and Civilian dependants. Performed treatments, changed dressings, a
dministered medications, took detailed histories and kept physicians informed of
patients' progress. Provided complete care as needed and insured that the patie
nts kept clinic appointments. Updated SOPs and initiated Nursing care plans. Pro
vided pertinent information for patients in transit to Walter Reed or Fort Sam H
ouston Army hospitals.
1980-1983
St. Michaels Hospital
900 Illinois Avenue
Stevens Point Wisconsin 53381
Staff Nurse: L&D, AP, PP, Gen Nurs, Level II Nurs, OBRR
Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Cared for basically low risk Labor, Delivery & Post Partum patients and their i
nfants in either general nursery or Level II nursery. Initiated STAT care ordere
d by physicians in neonates 1st hour of life, i.e.: AGNO3, or EES to eyes, Aquam
ephyton IM, and initial physical exam. Notified or alerted MD with appropriate i
nformation. Helped to initiate Level II Nursery for neonates at least 30 weeks g
estation during growth of the hospital. Also helped initiate Cesarean Section de
liveries on L&D instead of in the main hospital OR. Participated in neonatal tra
nsfers when needed. Provided initial neonatal care to infants in general nursery
and Level II nursery.
1979-1980
Lakeview Medical Center
1100 N Main Street
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
Graduate/Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
Full time
This was my first position as a registered nurse. Initially worked as a graduat
e nurse prior to taking my national boards when I became Registered following sa
tisfactory completion of those. Worked as the only RN, charge on nights on a 26
bed post operative ward dealing with all types of surgical patients: orthopedic,
general, podiatric and ophthalmologic patients. Also concominently responsible
for 3 bed labor & delivery and 8 postpartum beds. Had ancillary personnel to sup
ervise, NA and LPN. Taught parenting and prenatal classes.
Licenses
Maintained both Wisconsin and North Carolina RN Licensure until well after the m
ultistate compact. All three states are part of that compact and all licenses ar
e maintained online and can be verified online.
#781295
#81970
Texas License; granted 2/10/2010;expires 9/30/2012
North Carolina License; granted 8/12/1983; expires 9/30/2011
#74412-30
Wisconsin License; granted 9/1/1979; expired 2/28/2002
Certifications
Basic Life Saving: expires 10/10
Advanced External Fetal Monitoring: expires 2/12
 Awards
1994
Listed in: Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities
1996
2009
Award for Academic Excellence
Cambridge Who's Who of Executives, Professionals and Entrepeneurs
References
Available on request
Hobbies
I have been told that work is my hobby, but actually, I love to spend time at ho
me with my husband and family, and look for any excuse to have the entire family
present. However, I enjoy travel also, especially if it involves a cruise to an
ywhere. I am an avid bowler, and bowled as a sub on the Valley Regional Bowling
League. I am an active member of the USBC. I have enjoyed active participation i
n both state and national tournaments. I enjoy participating on committees, and
happily attend the annual Awards banquets and end of season shindigs. I will rea
d everything I can get my hands on: love stories, mysteries, drama, etc. I enjoy
logic puzzles, and have caught the Sudoku craze; anything that makes me think!
I love animals, and presently my husband and I are staff to two cats and two dog
s. I am just beginning to enjoy gardening, especially in pots.