Heather Leonard
About Heather Leonard
Heather Leonard is a Community Based Nurse in Portland, Maine, with extensive experience in preventative health care and chronic condition education. She has held various nursing roles across multiple states and currently works at Martin's Point Health Care, focusing on comprehensive care for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Work at Martin's Point Health Care
Heather Leonard has been employed at Martin's Point Health Care as a Community Based Nurse since 2018. In this role, she focuses on preventative health care in the greater Portland area. She provides education on chronic health conditions to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, she offers resources for psychosocial needs as part of her responsibilities in the Comprehensive Care Program.
Education and Expertise
Heather Leonard studied at Simmons University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Biology from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in nursing practices and biological sciences, which she applies in her various nursing roles.
Background
Heather Leonard has a diverse professional background in nursing, having worked in various capacities across multiple states. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Mollen Immunization Clinics in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2011. Over the years, she has held positions such as Field Supervisor at Professional Profiles and Clinical Supervisor at Lexington Health Network.
Previous Experience in Nursing
Before her current role at Martin's Point Health Care, Heather Leonard worked in several nursing positions. She served as a Care Coordinator at Cigna-healthspring for 11 months in Nashville, Tennessee, and briefly as a Medical Management Specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, she has been a Clinical Manager at Great Lakes Caring since 2016.