Alison Slayton
Gallatin Gateway,MT
Summary
Compassionate Mother-Baby Registered Nurse with comprehensive background in neonatal and postpartum care. Skilled at providing education and support to new mothers, promoting breastfeeding, and ensuring baby's health through regular assessments. Equipped with strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with diverse medical teams and dedication towards enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor/Delivery and Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, MT
09.2012 - 06.2023
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions for high risk maternal and fetal conditions.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures including cesarean sections.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor to assess fetal well-being.
- Ensured safe transition from hospital to home by providing comprehensive discharge teaching and follow up instructions for mother-baby.
Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Athens, GA
11.2007 - 08.2012
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Monitored labor and delivery processes, providing support to new mothers during childbirth.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Educated patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Athens, GA
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Assessed respiratory status of infants requiring ventilator support and managed airway suctioning as needed.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations in a calm manner while maintaining professional standards of practice.
Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse
Vail Valley Medical Center
Vail, CO
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Monitored labor and delivery processes, providing support to new mothers during childbirth.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Educated patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
Pediatric Hemotology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA05-2003
Skills
- Newborn care
- Infant assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Breastfeeding support
- Patient consultation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Labor/Delivery and Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2023
Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2012
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2007
Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse
Vail Valley Medical Center
05.2005 - 08.2006
Pediatric Hemotology/Oncology Registered Nurse
Scottish Rite Children's Hospital
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
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