Leslie Glover
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Delivers direct care to mothers and newborns, enhancing comfort and safety. Facilitates care coordination and emotional support, ensuring positive patient experiences. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve patient care goals and improve outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs during shifts and assessed health of mothers and infants daily.
- Administered prescribed medications while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Performed physical assessments on both mother and baby at specified intervals.
- Assessed breast-feeding technique to ensure proper latch and positioning.
- Delivered compassionate care to mothers and newborns throughout hospital stays.
- Educated families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery to promote health and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficult pregnancies or deliveries.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and concerns throughout the shift.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning for new mothers and babies to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications associated with pregnancy or birth process.
Ambulatory Tech
Strong Fertility
Rochester, New York
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Assisted in patient preparation for fertility treatments and procedures.
- Collaborated with the medical team to ensure efficient workflow in the lab.
- Operated laboratory equipment for fertility analysis and sample processing.
- Trained new technicians on standard procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Patient Care Technician
Highland Hospital
Rochester, New York
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Provided direct support to patients during daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and care tasks.
- Documented patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and equipment.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Prepared and labeled specimens for laboratory analysis.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Boces
Newark, NY08-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Direct patient care
- Infection control measures
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Electronic health records
- Patient safety protocols
- Medical team collaboration
- Crisis management
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support provision
- Communication skills
- Patient catheterization
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Newborn Resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Ambulatory Tech
Strong Fertility
03.2021 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician
Highland Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2021
LPN - Practical Nursing
Wayne Finger Boces