LESLIE GLEESON
Registered Nurse
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise while driving innovation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Provided direct patient care in 15 bed unit, supported fellow nurses and stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients on specific treatments and care plans.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Flagler Hospital
St. Augustine , FL
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Cared for patients in 15 bed unit
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
Labor and Delivery RN
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for patient suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinates labor patient; nurse ratio based on appropriate level of care required to delivery safe patient care. 1:1 if in active labor, 1:1 if administering magnesium and 2:1 if administering pitocin.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered appropriate vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
Registered Nurse
Wellpath (Monroe County Detention Center)
Key West, FL
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Offered exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in plan of care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Key West Health And Rehab
Key West, FL
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Coordinated Care for 24 patients daily with quality-driven support.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightview Senior Living
Severna Park, MD
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Education
Associates of Science Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florida Keys Community College
Key West, FL 01.2017 - 05.2019
No Degree - Practical Nursing
State University of New York At Canton
Canton, NY 08.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
Critical thinking
Excellent interpersonal communication
At-risk patient care
Culturally-competent care
Responding to emergencies
Patient-focused care
Family planning services education
Women's health exams
Emergency Procedures
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Written Communication
HIPAA expert
Pre-surgical preparation
Electronic Charting
Pre- and post-surgical counts
Patient and family advocacy
High level of autonomy
Postpartum counseling
Staff supervision
Physical assessments
Certification
BLS
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Flagler Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
Labor and Delivery RN
Lower Keys Medical Center
12.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Wellpath (Monroe County Detention Center)
10.2017 - 10.2020
Associates of Science Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Florida Keys Community College
01.2017 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Key West Health And Rehab
11.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightview Senior Living
06.2014 - 12.2015
No Degree - Practical Nursing
State University of New York At Canton
08.2010 - 05.2012