Leah Legrand

Background

About Leah Legrand

Currently pursuing Doctorate degree and Psych/Mental Health post-grad ANCC certification. Experienced Healthcare Clinical Administrator and Family Nurse Practitioner with a demonstrated 30 year history of working in diverse platforms of health care. Skilled in Clinical Research, Pathophysiology, Nano-biotechnology, Microbiology, A&P, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Management, Staff Conflict Resolution, Statistical Analysis, Medical record review/Medicare auditing, Advanced Pharmacology, Healthcare Administration and Management, Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Politics, Hormone Replacement, Aesthetics, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dermatology, Wound Care Management, Health Coaching, Healthcare Marketing, Community Outreach, Patient Advocacy, Preventive Care Guidelines, Certification in Family Practice, Resident Assessment Instrument, and Physical Rehabilitation. Acute care, Hospice, Home Health, Certified Instructor and Examiner of Medical Technicians/Nursing Assistants, Urgent Care, Medical-Surgical Care, Intensive Care, Long-Term Chronic Care, Budget Management, Healthcare Staffing & Scheduling, Joint Commission and Medicare Survey Processes, Primary Care, Weight Management, DOT physicals, Fall Prevention, and Service-Driven Leadership and Care. Other responsibilities have included Physician recruitment and retention, Medical team financial management, Public speaking to diverse healthcare/business/ community groups, Attaining and Maintaining Corporate Accounts, Start up Opening and Administration of Hospice Satellite Office off the one I was administrator of, Staff recruitment/retention/professional growth, Recruitment of Medical Director MDs, growth of Patient Census, 99 % staff retention rate and Deficiency-free State and Federal Surveys. Built coalitions with stakeholders, Developed and implemented many policies and protocols and educational/orientation programs. Developed a community based walking program in housing project, Worked frontline urgent care from the beginning of the COVID and through it, Strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Science in Nursing as MSN, APRN, FNP-BC focused in Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by ANCC. Minor in Healthcare Administration/ Business Administration. Currently pursuing Doctorate degree and post-grad certification in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Upon completion will be dually ANCC certified and licensed in Family Practice & Psych/Mental Health