Amber Christopher
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
Motivated individual with experience in Labor and delivery. Skilled in providing compassionate care and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Adept in managing patient care plans, assessing vital signs and performing some diagnostic tests. Proven track record of success in providing quality healthcare and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Joseph Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYAugust 2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KYJune 2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
NRP
ACLS
STABLE
Additional Information
- Preparing for certified exam in inpatient obstetrics
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives, St Joseph Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Associate Degree - Nursing
Morehead State University
NRP
ACLS
STABLE
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