Alexis Brashers
Cave City,AR
Summary
Offering solid foundation in medical care and strong desire to learn and grow in labor and delivery environment. Brings willingness to quickly absorb new information and develop necessary clinical skills. Ready to use and develop patient care and teamwork skills in RN role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery
Carlsbad Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
- Prevented infections in postpartum patients through strict adherence to sanitary procedures when caring for both mother and newborn infant.
- Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
- Ensured adherence to all hospital protocols when administering medications for pain relief, induction of labor, or other necessary interventions.
- Ensured accurate charting of all required documentation related to prenatal visits as well as labor progression for legal purposes or insurance claims processing needs later down the line.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- 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.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Childcare Workers
Believers Community Church
10.2021 - Current
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Dress children and change diapers
- Sanitize toys and play equipment
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Maintain a safe play environment
Registered Nursing Student
White River Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Education
Associate - Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Batesville, AR12.2023
Certificate - CPR
Braxton Regional Medical Center
Newport, AR09.2021
Certificate - CNA
Arkansas State University Newport
Newport, AR05.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Arkansas State University Newport
Newport, AR12.2017
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Care Coordination
- Electronic Medical Record
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Assistance
- Patient Treatment
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Nursing Practices
- Medication Administration
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Maternal hemodynamic monitoring
- Electronic health record navigation
- Labor induction techniques
- Epidural administration assistance
- Newborn stabilization
- Postpartum hemorrhage control
- Umbilical cord blood sampling
- Postpartum care management
- Infection prevention measures
- Preterm labor interventions
- Obstetric triage assessment
- Cesarean section preparation
- Patient education development
- Breastfeeding support
- HIPAA compliance
- IV insertion
- Emotional support
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation
- Quality improvement
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Documentation
References
- Monica Ross, (870) 809-4715
- Neva Jackson, (870) 404-8988
- Samantha McGee, (870) 262-9602
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery
Carlsbad Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Childcare Workers
Believers Community Church
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nursing Student
White River Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2023
Certificate - CPR
Braxton Regional Medical Center
Certificate - CNA
Arkansas State University Newport
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Arkansas State University Newport
Associate - Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
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