Amanda Pipkin
Evergreen,AL
Summary
Efficient and compassionate professional with several years of diverse nursing experience in a major hospital. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and a special passion for obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering a rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
DW MCMILLAN HOSPITAL
Brewton, Alabama
03.2016 - Current
- Delivered labor and delivery nursing care at community hospital bedside.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and maternal vital signs during labor.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per obstetric orders.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharge planning with hospital care teams.
- Prepared delivery rooms with sterile supplies and emergency equipment.
- Assisted physicians during vaginal and cesarean births.
- Educated mothers on labor signs, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and birth records in charting systems.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Registered Nurse
Monroe County Hospital
Monroeville, AL
03.2015 - Current
- Critical care RN for ICU
- Med-surg RN
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions using hospital protocols
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed patients in Monroe County Hospital units and documented vital signs
- Triaged incoming patients in Monroe County Hospital emergency settings
- Educated patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and infection control procedures
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette , AL 08.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- Obstetric assessment
- Labor support
- Medication administration
- Postpartum care
- Emergency triage
- Infection control
- Critical care nursing
- Ventilator care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Clinical judgment
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Patient advocacy
- ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
DW MCMILLAN HOSPITAL
03.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monroe County Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Faulkner State Community College
08.2010 - 08.2014