Leigh Eshleman
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Compassionate, gender-affirming, neurodivergent affirming RN and IBCLC, accustomed to supporting diverse client needs with 10 years of RN experience and 5 years of IBCLC experience. Excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experienced in managing urgent cases- physical and emotional- with grace, efficiency, and empathy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Magnet designated
- US New's #1 hospital in California
- Compassionate couplet care in fast-paced, teaching, urban postpartum unit
- Robust lactation education and support, coordination with lactation services
- Diverse nursery care in observational and well-newborn nursery
- Facilitate the intersection of disciplines: medical teams for birthing parent and baby, social work, lactation, spiritual services, etc.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as circumcision and lingual frenulectomy
- Part time day shift
Staff RN - Postpartum Unit
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Couplet Care in community hospital setting
- Breastfeeding and lactation education and support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration, including clients, for holistic, client-centered care planning
- Per Diem day shift
Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Postpartum Unit of 38 beds.
- Magnet Recognized and Baby-Friendly facility
- Staff RN providing couplet care, newborn admission assessment, transitional nursery care, including medically complex care.
- Lactation educator and support with IBCLC license.
- Average assignment of 3-4 couplets per shift.
- Full time, three 12 hour shifts per week, night shift.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2015 - 09.2017
- High-Risk Postpartum Unit of 56 beds.
- Floor couplet nurse, newborn assessment nurse, level 1 NICU step-down nurse, educator, and charge nurse.
- Preceptor to RNs, GN and RN fellows.
- Extensive inter-professional collaboration at teaching hospital.
- Average client assignment of 5 couplets, high risk clients included.
- Full time, three 12 hour shifts per week, rotating days and nights.
Professional Staff Nurse, PCU
UPMC Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Medical Progressive Care Unit of 46 beds.
- Floor RN
- Managed telemetry, multiple drips (dobutamine, dopamine, diltiazem, insulin, nafcillin, heparin), CVCs and PICCs, enteral feeding tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomies, peritoneal dialysis, multiple drains, complex wounds, drug and alcohol withdrawal
- Advised, coached and mentored new RNs, GNs, and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Extensive inter-professional collaboration at teaching hospital
- Average assignment of 5-7 clients per shift
- Full time, three 12 hour shifts per week, rotating days and nights
Nursing Assistant
Excela Health Frick Hospital
Mount Pleasant, PA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Progressive Care Unit of 27 beds.
- Collected vital signs, measured intake and output, and assisted with activities of daily living.
- Communicated updates of client conditions frequently with registered nurses, including early recognition of potential risk factors for health decline.
- Worked 16-24 hours each week during Associate RN program.
Peer Tutor
WCCC
Youngwood, PA
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Tutored students in nursing-related sciences, including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Introductory Chemistry, and Microbiology.
- Lead hour-long sessions with one to five students with an emphasis on strengthening the student(s)’s self-reported weaknesses in subject matter and study habits.
- Worked with diverse student population, some with disabilities and others with giftedness.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Helped each student build strong study habits and use effective learning strategies.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
WCCC
Youngwood, PA
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Nominated to position by professor and Student Center directors.
- Lead and organized hour-long SI sessions for General Psychology.
- Class size up to 27 students
- Facilitated activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.
- Coordinated and provided leadership for supplemental sessions.
- Delivered academic assistance to students and study aids to improve course material comprehension.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngstown, PA2014
Skills
- Trauma-informed approach
- Holistic care of the family
- Breastfeeding/chestfeeding and lactation education and support
- Thorough assessment of the whole individual, physical and emotional
- Client-centered, holistic care planning with families with diverse, complex needs
- Delivery of high-quality education: integrative, detailed, and empathetic
- Creative problem solving
- Advocate for outpatient support referrals and networks
- Gender affirming, inclusive advocacy and support of all families
- Neurodivergent-affirming, inclusive advocacy and support for additional support needs characteristic of Autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive People, Sensory Processing Disorder etc
Additional Information
RN in California, IBCLC, ACLS, and NRP
References
References and transcript furnished upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Staff RN - Postpartum Unit
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022
Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Huntington Hospital
02.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Professional Staff Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC
08.2015 - 09.2017
Professional Staff Nurse, PCU
UPMC Mercy Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2015
Nursing Assistant
Excela Health Frick Hospital
08.2013 - 06.2014
Peer Tutor
WCCC
09.2012 - 07.2013
Supplemental Instruction Leader
WCCC
08.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College