Leslie Gleeson
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
03.2024 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Relief Charge Nurse: Led a team of nurses and assigned task, ensuring efficient, safe and supportive patient care.
- Managed and coordinated care for obstetric patients throughout their pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.
- Conducted triage assessments, identified urgent medical needs and initiated timely interventions, effectively stabilizing critical patients.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated exceptional skills in conducting thorough assessments identifying and addressing potential risks and complications.
- Utilized effective communication and interpersonal skills to establish strong rapport and trust with patients/families, providing emotional support, reassurance and clear explanations.
- Conducted thorough assessments and monitoring of maternal and fetal well being promptly identifying and addressing any deviations from normal progress to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Flagler Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care to expectant mothers, utilizing evidence-based practice; promoting safe and positive birthing experience
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to assess and monitor fetal and maternal well-being
- Assisted in the management of high-risk pregnancies performing cervical exams, monitoring induction and augmentation of labor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including obstetricians, anesthesiologist and neonatal specialist, to develop and implement individualized care plans promoting optimal outcomes for high risk pregnancies.
- Educated expectant parents on various stages of labor, pain management techniques, and breastfeeding resulting in increased confidence and successful transition to parenthood.
- Provided compassionate and comprehensive care to patients throughout all stages of labor utilizing active listening skills to address their concerns and ensure their comfort.
- Managed and prioritized multiple simultaneous task in a fast paced environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
The College Of The Florida Keys
Key West, FL05-2019
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Fetal heart rate monitoring
- Postpartum care
- Operating room circulation
- Preoperative and PACU care
- Intrauterine resuscitation
- Emergency triage management
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
Certification
BLS: Issued: 08/6/2025 Expires: 08/2027
ASLC: Issued: 07/13/2024 Expires: 07/2026
NRP: Issued: 03/19/2024 Expires: 03/31/2026
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring 12/23/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
03.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2024
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Flagler Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
01.2020 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
The College Of The Florida Keys