Ashton Higby
North Plains
Summary
Seasoned Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, Salem Health, and Legacy adept in patient assessment and medication administration. Excelled in providing patient-centered care and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in employing clinical judgment and advocating for patients' needs, ensuring high-quality care across various settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse OBGYN Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate patient care by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing needs.
- Managed patient records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
- Enhanced patient well-being with careful administration of medications.
- Provided support to medical team, facilitating efficient patient management.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Prepared patients for discharge by providing thorough education on self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, and patient responses during the entire stay in the postpartum unit.
Charge RN
Forest Grove Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive care coordination.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Linfield School of Nursing
Portland, OR06.2014
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Time management
- Electronic health records
- Patient-centered care
- Patient triage
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
BLS, NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse OBGYN Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
02.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
04.2018 - 10.2019
Charge RN
Forest Grove Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Linfield School of Nursing
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