Audra J. Nichols
Macomb,MI
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Nurse with a proven track record at Macomb County Health Department, adept in case management and compassionate care. Excelled in maternal health, significantly enhancing family support systems and patient satisfaction. Skilled in critical thinking and cultural sensitivity, effectively improving healthcare coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Macomb County Health Department
06.2015 - Current
- Support families by sharing knowledge and resources to encourage a caring and safe family environment.
- Provide education on pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, infant care, breastfeeding, nutrition, growth and development, and parenting.
- Follow up on children with elevated lead levels.
- Follow up on children that do not pass their newborn hearing screen in the hospital after delivery.
- Act as service coordinator for children enrolled in Early On Part C.
- Abstract and present 16 FIMR (Fetal & Infant Mortality Review) cases per year.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
Macomb County Community Mental Health
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2013
- 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.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI12.2007
Skills
- Public Health Nursing
- Case Management
- Preceptor and Charge RN experience
- Confidentiality adherence
- Client Engagement
- Maternal and child health
- Breastfeeding support
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Compassionate
- Relationship Building
- Electronic Medical Records
- Mental Health Support
- Provide home-based services
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Data collection and management
- Organizational Development
- Emergency Preparedness
- Healthcare coordination
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team Player
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Macomb County Health Department
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
Macomb County Community Mental Health
03.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
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