Alyssa Autumn Sheffield
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional of over 9 years in bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Strives to maintain efficient and compassionate care for any individual who is in need of nursing care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted physical exams on pregnant women, assessed risk factors and provided education on nutrition and exercise.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in developing individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coached women through labor stages while providing emotional support to them and their families.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide quality nursing care to obstetrical patients.
- Monitored newborns' health conditions while evaluating potential risks or complications related to pregnancy.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all procedures, treatments, medications administered and patient progress notes in electronic medical records system.
- Provided pre-operative teaching for cesarean section deliveries to ensure that patients were adequately prepared for the surgery.
- Oversaw the admission process for high risk labor and delivery cases including completing required paperwork.
- Assisted with the induction of labor, fetal monitoring and neonatal resuscitation.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Nurses
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to determine and administer safe and effective doses of pain reduction medications.
- Attended births acting as newborn nursery nurse with NRP certification to assess well being or resuscitate a compromised newborn.
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
Clinic Nurse Manager
Nature Coast Women's Care & Family Medicine
Tallahassee, FL
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Met with expectant mothers during prenatal visits to provide care for normal and problematic pregnancies.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Capitol Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Managed high risk patient's and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to facilitate optimal outcomes for both mother and newborn.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Management of high risk medications such as heparin drips, insulin drips, magnesium drips, and pitocin titrations.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Capitol Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Worked in the Labor and Delivery high risk Triage Emergency Department to assess, manage, treat, or admit patient's for further monitoring.
- Attended births acting as newborn nursery nurse with NRP certification to assess well being or resuscitate a compromised newborn.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Supported families with discussion on anterior position occiput, posterior, breech and transverse with individual birthing options.
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Thomasville, GA
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Worked on a multi-specialty unit with Orthopedics, Neuro, and Pediatrics.
- Collaborated with orthopedics treatment team, including physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Managed and assessed post-operative orthopedic and neuro surgical patients and maintained their drains and dressings.
- Delivered array of direct nursing care services such as cleaning and dressing wounds and coordinated discharge planning for patients with fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Documented patient histories, conditions, treatments, changes and responses and used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored surgical sites for signs of infection and maintained optimal wound hygiene.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
- Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Tallahassee, FL12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Cesarean Section Circulating Nurse
- PACU recovery post Cesarean Section
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Work ethic
- Flexible
- Decision-making
- Patient monitoring
- Medical assessment
- Newborn education
- Flow sheet charting
- Tracheostomy care
- Immunization skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient relations
- Taking vitals
- Patient care planning
- Postpartum care
- Birth coaching
- Infant CPR certified
- Family and patient support
- Emotional awareness
Certification
- Certified - Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- STABLE
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Nurses
08.2022 - Current
Clinic Nurse Manager
Nature Coast Women's Care & Family Medicine
10.2021 - 07.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Capitol Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Capitol Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Archbold Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University