Abby Vanderkin
Portland,OR
Summary
Accomplished Labor & Delivery Nurse from Oregon Health Sciences University, adept in high-risk pregnancy care and emotional support. Excelled in fostering maternal-child health outcomes, leveraging critical thinking and compassionate care. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and mastering obstetric emergency response. Continuously advanced professional skills, ensuring optimal patient and newborn care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
07.2014 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students enrolled in maternity clinical rotations, fostering future generations of skilled healthcare providers.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication and seamless coordination of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during labor and delivery.
- Prevented patient infections by adhering to strict aseptic techniques during procedures and maintaining a clean environment in labor and delivery rooms.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal-child health outcomes within the facility.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in all aspects of nursing care to optimize patient outcomes during the perinatal period.
- Developed individualized birth plans that catered to each mother''s unique preferences and needs during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications as prescribed for pain management, induction of labor, or augmentation of contractions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in obstetric nursing and improve the quality of care provided.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections and other surgical procedures to ensure successful deliveries.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the entire childbirth process, fostering strong relationships.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently while adhering to established protocols for obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or cord prolapse.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Portland, Oregon06.2014
Skills
- Maternal health education
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Antepartum care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Intravenous therapy
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Newborn care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emotional Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Diabetes management
- Student Precepting
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Diet and Nutrition
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Registered Nurse Certified OB (?-current)
- Oregon State Board of Nursing License no.201403069RN
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
07.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland