Leah Keppler
Vandalia
Summary
Detail-oriented Nursing professional adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, punctual team-player.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Preceptorship- Kaskaskia College
Vandalia
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed a sixteen-week preceptor shift at HSHS St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring for complications and promoting recovery.
- Ensured all equipment was properly sterilized between uses according to safety protocols.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
- Performed basic nursing care such as wound dressing, catheter insertion and removal, administering medications and injections, and monitoring vital signs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln FCH Long Term Care
Vandalia
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Summer Administrative Intern
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Greenville
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained calendar of important dates and deadlines for departmental activities.
- Compiled data for reports and presentations using spreadsheets and databases.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed them to the appropriate personnel or took messages.
- Prepared mailings of promotional materials to potential customers or partners.
- Monitored and responded to general inquiries received via email and telephone, directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with filing, photocopying, scanning and other administrative duties as required.
- Greeted visitors warmly and handled inquiries in a courteous manner.
- Generated purchase requisitions for office equipment and supplies needed by department.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Inputted customer information into internal database accurately and efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln FCH Long Term Care
Vandalia
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Server
Ponderosa Steak House
Vandalia
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Vandalia Community High School
Vandalia, IL05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical charting
- Compassionate communication
- Ambulation assistance
- Time management
- Bathing assistance
- Patient-focused care
Affiliations
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three year old daughter. We love taking our daughter on little trips to explore new places. In the summers I dedicate my free time to our little family garden. I love being outdoors and fixing up old thrift shop items.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Preceptorship- Kaskaskia College
01.2025 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln FCH Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2024
Summer Administrative Intern
Nutrien Ag Solutions
05.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sarah Bush Lincoln FCH Long Term Care
11.2019 - 05.2021
Server
Ponderosa Steak House
10.2017 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
High School Diploma -
Vandalia Community High School