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Leigh-ANn Cresswell

Concord

Summary

Compassionate LPN with 14 yrs combined experience in the nursing field acting as an LPN and LNA. I have worked settings such as LTC/SNF, Corrections, and most recently, Hospital, Med Surg setting. I am certified in IV therapy, and hold a current BLS certification. I am a team member, and a team player. I work effectively and efficiently, and have strong communication skills I have the ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and clinical decision-making. Adept at managing complex cases, including palliative and hospice care, while providing emotional support to patients and families.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in all patient support.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Palliative Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Tube feed/Med Administration
  • NG Tubes/Placement
  • IV antibiotics/IV Medication
  • Wound Vacs
  • Heparin Drips
  • Monitor IV pumps
  • IV fluids/Bolus
  • Monitor labs/critical labs
  • Admissions/Discharges/Transfers

LPN

Hillsborough County Nursing Home
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Palliative Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Tube feedings
  • Catheterization
  • Catheter care

LPN

Strafford County Department of Corrections
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored Detox symptoms, and administered treatment and assessments as ordered
  • Obtained patient vital signs
  • identified mental health crisis and reported to care team
  • Obtain Health screen/Intake information
  • Prepared paperwork for transfers
  • Maintain safety
  • Administration of MAT
  • Medication administration
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Salter School of Nursing
Manchester NH
05-2018

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice/Forensics

McINtosh College
Dover NH
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Manchester West High
Manchester NH
06-1997

Skills

  • Health promotion
  • Infection control
  • End-of-life care
  • Medical documentation
  • Nursing ethics
  • IV therapy
  • Compassionate care
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Diabetes management
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Post operative care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Clinical decision making
  • Catheter care
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Hospice care
  • Pre-operative care
  • Disease prevention
  • NG Tube
  • PEG Tube
  • Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
  • Wound Vac
  • Oxygen Therapy

Timeline

LPN

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025

LPN

Strafford County Department of Corrections
04.2023 - 02.2025

LPN

Hillsborough County Nursing Home
02.2023 - 04.2025

No Degree - Nursing

Salter School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice/Forensics

McINtosh College

High School Diploma -

Manchester West High