Alysha Rigney
Virgilina,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with nine years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn specialty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
VCU Health- LDRP
06.2018 - Current
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN
Centra Health- Mother/Baby Unit
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Assess and monitor vital signs and overall health of both mother and newborn
- Assist mothers with physical recovery after childbirth, including wound care, pain management, and assisting with breastfeeding or other feeding methods.
- Educated parents on newborn care, including feeding, bathing, diapering, and recognizing signs of illness.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to new parents during this transition period.
- Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Document up-to-date records of each patient's care.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pediatricians, and lactation consultants, to ensure comprehensive care.
- Help prepare mothers and newborns for discharge, by ensuring they have all the necessary information and resources they need.
CNA
Centra Health- Summit Health & Rehab
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Master's of Science of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2016
High School Diploma -
Altavista High School
Altavista, VA01-2012
Skills
- IV Insertion/ Lab Draws
- Cervical Exam
- Fetal Monitoring
- Family Centered Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- EBP
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Charge Nurse: Make assignments, delegate, collaborate with other units
- Critical Care Thinking: Preeclampsia, Hemorrhage, and Fetal Distress
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Prepare and Recovery patient for surgery
- Breastfeeding Education and Support
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- STABLE
- Advance Fetal Monitoring
- AWHONN
Timeline
RN
VCU Health- LDRP
06.2018 - Current
RN
Centra Health- Mother/Baby Unit
02.2017 - 05.2018
CNA
Centra Health- Summit Health & Rehab
06.2012 - 12.2016
Master's of Science of Nursing -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Altavista High School
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