Heather Leonard Rn, Bsn, Ccm
About Heather Leonard Rn, Bsn, Ccm
Heather Leonard is a Clinical Lead Nurse with expertise in educating older adults about chronic health conditions. She has held various nursing and management roles across multiple healthcare organizations and focuses on connecting patients with psychosocial resources to enhance their autonomy.
Current Role at Martin's Point Health Care
Heather Leonard serves as the Clinical Lead Nurse at Martin's Point Health Care in Portland, Maine. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization for six years. In her role, she focuses on providing education about chronic health conditions to the older adult population. She works to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations by implementing preventive health care practices and connecting patients with necessary resources to support their psychosocial needs.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Heather Leonard has a diverse background in healthcare, having held several positions prior to her current role. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Mollen Immunization Clinics for three months in 2011. From 2015 to 2016, she served as a Clinical Supervisor at Lexington Health Network for five months. In 2018, she briefly worked as a Medical Management Specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas. Additionally, she was a Clinical Manager at Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice from 2016 to 2018 and a Care Coordinator at Cigna-HealthSpring from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Heather Leonard completed her high school education at Hampden Academy from 2002 to 2006. She then pursued higher education at Simmons College, where she studied Nursing with a minor in Biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2010 after four years of study.
Focus on Patient Support and Autonomy
In her professional practice, Heather Leonard emphasizes the importance of supporting patients in achieving their personal health goals. She is actively involved in the Comprehensive Care Program, where she connects patients with resources that address their psychosocial needs. Her approach aims to enhance patient autonomy and improve overall health outcomes.