Leslie Cobb
Newark,DE
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Medical Surgical Nurse with a proven track record of providing high-quality patient care in fast-paced hospital settings. Possessing advanced certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Board of Nursing, skilled in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans to ensure optimal outcomes. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking abilities, and effective communication skills. Committed to delivering compassionate and evidence-based care to all patients. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote a positive patient experience and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mainline Health Hospice
Radnor, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management, medication adherence.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and guide care decisions.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine : Presbyterian Medical Center/Chester County Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in patient records management.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Charge RN: coordinate plan of care of up to 36 patients, coordinate nursing assignments and administrative task, oversee patient admission, transfers and discharges, identify issues or emergencies and respond in calm and efficient manner, supervise nursing staff and monitor needs
- Provide nursing care to multiple age populations
- Planning and provision of comprehensive nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift
- Review and update nursing care plans
- Participate in unit rounds with Attending Physician
- Communicate effectively with multiple disciplines via Text messaging system and/or paging system
- Review and verify orders
- Initiate venipuncture/collect patient specimens (blood, urine, stool, others per policy)
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care
Bala Cynwyd, PA
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Provide one to one care in home
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and guide care decisions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Hospice and palliative care
- Cardiac care
- Software use (epic, Cerna, point click care)
- Home health care
Certification
- Skin Defense Committee
- Perform quarterly audits on unit patients for NDNQI data collection
- Attend quarterly educational sessions
- Perform monthly audits to monitor pressure injury prevention/management
- Resource of unit pertaining to pressure injury prevention/management
- Audit charts for quality improvement
- Trauma Certification - (2021)
- ACLS Certification - (2023,2024,2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mainline Health Hospice
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine : Presbyterian Medical Center/Chester County Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care
07.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania