I started out a a LPN UA. I did admits and discharges, did ordering for nursery, helped physicians with circumcisions, followed dr orders. Helped nurses with blood sugars, vitals, assessments. pku's, assisted hearing screen associates, cleaned cribs, made folders, stocked, helped with baths, did couplet care as needed.
After getting RN, did transition. I attended deliveries( vaginal and c-section). did assessments, vs, blood sugars, weighs, vaccinations, monitored newborn for several hours after birth and longer if needed, Gave report to couplet nurses and physicians as needed. Educated parents on newborn care , assisted with breastfeeding.
May 18, 2023 became an L&D nurse. Responsible for inductions, monitoring babies, assessments, communication with physicians as needed, followed dr orders, attended csection with patient and circulated case. I have advanced fetal monitoring. I take care of antepartum and postpartum moms and babies. Perform vss, assesments, documentation on pt and strip, manage magnesium patients, laboring patients , recover postpartum moms, watch and assess for hemorrhage, fundal checks and sve.