Leigh Singletary, FNP-C


Leigh Singletary, FNP-C

ACTIVE LICENSURE:
Georgia Nursing License: RN117649
AANP Certification: F07171465

EDUCATION HISTORY:
Masters of Science in Nursing
May 2017
Walden University-CCNE Accredited
100 Washington Avenue South
Suite 900
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

Practicum Experience:

  • Medical Associates of Albany, Family Practice (2 rotations)
  • OneSource, Urgent Care and Family Practice
  • Women’s Health Professionals, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bachelors of Science in Nursing
July 2014
Associates of Science in Nursing
July 1994
Darton State College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, Georgia 31707

Practicum Experience:
BSN:

  • Dougherty County Public Health Department
  • Wilson Hospice House

ASN:

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital-General Medical Floors, Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Department

WORK EXPERIENCE:
February 26, 2018 to Present
CareConnect Health (Formerly Southwest Georgia Health Care)
804 East 16th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015
Office: 229-273-8881 Ext: 34
Fax: 229-273-8985
www.swghc.org
Clinic Location: Ashburn School Clinic
705 Hudson Ave
Ashburn, Ga. 31714
229-567-2783

  • Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the school aged child and adult faculty/staff in the urgent and primary care setting.
  • Testing for strep throat, influenza, mono, and RSV with appropriate medical and pharmaceutical interventions.
  • Well child visits with documentation of normal and abnormal findings.
  • Scheduled assessment and management of the asthmatic child.
  • Nutritional and exercise counseling of the school aged child and adult.
  • Sport’s physical of the school aged athlete.
  • Walk in and urgent care visits for the Turner County students and adult faculty/staff.
  • Medical management of the adult Turner County faculty/staff.
  • Referrals to specialty practices for the students and faculty.
  • Ordering and interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory testing.

July 2014 to February 23, 2018
Vascular Health and Wellness/Albany Vascular Services
2300 Dawson Road
Albany, Georgia 31707
229-436-8535
Supervisor: Lesley Enfinger, NP-C

  • Pre and post operative patient care.
  • Circulate and assist during surgical interventions.
  • Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of critical, prolonged, and chronic healthcare issues.
  • Accurate documentation of medical evaluations, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, prognosis, referrals, and consultations.
  • Identify, evaluate, and address disease prevention.
  • Patient and family education regarding disease process, medical management, and surgical intervention.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
  • In-patient hospital rounds.

July 2006 to Present (PRN)
Pinnacle Infusion Inc (now CarePoint Partners, A Bioscript Company)
426 West Second Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
229-432-5830

Supervisor: Walker Davis, CEO
Pinnacle Infusion:

  • Clinical Coordinator for patient transition from in-patient to home infusion therapy.
  • Coordinated home health agency and pharmacy services in the home.
  • Developed patient specific treatment plans for infusion therapy.
  • Initiated regulatory accreditation and maintained yearly compliance.
  • Quarterly quality assurance reconciliation.
  • Precertification of therapy with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance providers.
  • Skilled nursing care of the pediatric, adolescent, and adult home infusion patient. Administration of antibiotics, immunotherapy, and vaccinations.
  • Patient education on self administration and side effects of medication.

Supervisor: Elizabeth Millsaps, PharmD
CarePoint Partners:

  • Skilled nursing care of the pediatric, adolescent, and adult home infusion patient on an as needed basis.

July 1994 to July 2006
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
425 West 3rd Avenue
Albany, Georgia 31701
229-312-1000

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Supervisor: Todd Braswell

  • Rapid triage, assessment, and treatment of the emergent and urgent care patient.
  • Use of decisive action to stabilize a variety of trauma and illnesses.
  • Compliance with hospital protocols, procedures, and safety policies.
  • Maintenance of ACLS, trauma, and stroke certifications.
  • Administration of oral and intravenous medications as ordered.

Clinical Trials Coordinator-Phoebe Cancer Center
Supervisor: Jose Tongol, MD

  • Directly responsible for approval, initiation, and conduct of Phase II, III, and IV clinical research trials.
  • Screening of potential patients for appropriate clinical trials.
  • Presentation of potential clinical trials to the hospital’s Institutional Review Board.
  • Maintenance of regulatory data related to the conduct of research-FDA Medwatch forms, investigator’s 1572, updated CV’s for investigators.
  • Informed consent of all research participants.
  • Protection of vulnerable subjects.
  • Compliance with the standards set forth by the research study.
  • Submission of collected research data in a timely manner.
  • Acted as the principle investigator’s representative at initial meetings.
  • Education and training of staff regarding the competent care of the research participant.

Nurse Manager-Phoebe Cancer Center
Supervisor: Don Burton, AVP

  • Oversee cancer center clinical staff in day to day care of the hematology-oncology patient
  • Develop and maintain budget for the cancer center’s staff salaries, supplies, and medications.
  • Maintenance of protocols and guidelines in accordance with JCAHO.
  • Represent the mission statement of the cancer center at private and public events.
  • Skilled nursing supervision and performance when needed.

Registered Nurse-Oncology Floor
Supervisor: Zerretia McGriff, RN

  • Daily skilled nursing care of the hematology-oncology in-patient.
  • Certification to administer chemotherapy.
  • Administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy per national and hospital guidelines.
  • Assessment of the patient at risk for adverse events related to chemotherapy.
  • Adherence to the protocols of patient care set forth by the hospital.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • 1994: passed Georgia Nursing Boards-hired as a staff nurse at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
  • Basic Life Support Provider: achieved during school and recertified every 2 years
  • 1994: Chemotherapy Administration Certification
  • 1995: Advanced Chemotherapy Certification
  • 1995: Recognized for hospital wide Career Ladder Program
  • 1996: Member of the Junior League of Albany, Georgia
  • 1996: Volunteer with Girl’s Inc. as after school mentor
  • 1996: Nurse Manager of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
  • 1997-1998: Phoebe Cancer Center representative for Children’s Miracle Network
  • 1998: obtained nationwide Oncology Nurse Certification
  • 1998: Clinical Trials Coordinator for Cancer Center: opened 30 Phase II, III, and IV research studies (the following are just a few of the many I conducted):
    1. National Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)
      • STAR Trial: Study of Tamoxifen vs. Raloxifen in Women at Risk for Developing Breast Cancer
    2. Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
      • satellite site for Brooke Army Medical Center
    3. Sarah Cannon Cancer Center
      • Phase II and III trials for cancer of unknown primary
    4. Amgen
      • post marketing study of Aranesp
    5. Novartis Oncology
      • study of imatinib mesylate (Gleevec) in refractory lung cancer
  • 1999: Member of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Institutional Review Board
  • 2003: Advanced Cardiac Life Support -recertified every 2 years
  • 2003: Trauma Nursing Certification
  • 2003: Stroke Certification
  • 2006: opened Pinnacle Infusion , Inc (Pinnacle) and began to provide home infusion services to 14 counties in our region
  • 2006: achieved and maintained yearly accreditation with The Compliance Team for Pinnacle
  • 2006: initiated off site vaccine service for pre-term infants at risk for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) to receive Synagis injections
  • 2006: worked with Veteran’s Administration to provide infusion services at home for our veterans
    Pinnacle sold to Carepoint Partners-facilitated transition of patients to new company-stayed on part-time
  • 2012: re-enrolled at Darton State College. Continued to work at Pinnacle/Care Point Partners PRN
  • 2013: Recognized as a Merit student
  • 2013: June 12- accepted into BSN program
  • 2013-2014: Dean’s list maintained through BSN
  • 2013: National Honor Society member
  • 2014: Graduated with BSN
  • 2015: RN at Vascular Health and Wellness outpatient surgery center
  • 2017: Member in good standing-American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • 2017: MSN with AANP certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

PERSONAL:

  • Spouse: Tony Singletary, PharmD
  • Children: Colleen (20), Erin (20), and Nick (16)
  • Hobbies: Reading, tennis, gardening