Autumn Washington
Blue Springs,MS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills. Experienced in providing compassionate care to mothers and newborns while facilitating effective communication within healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NMMC Tupelo Women's Hospital
Tupelo, MS
06.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, implemented care strategies, and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed newborn health to ensure optimal care.
- Provided education to new parents on infant care and breastfeeding techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and comfort during postpartum recovery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in maternal-infant nursing care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress through electronic medical records systems for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses or nursing students in clinical rotations, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in maternal-child nursing to promote optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Associate of Science -
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05-2021
High School Diploma -
East Union Attendance Center
Blue Springs, MS05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Infant assessment
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- NALS certified
- BLS certified
- Experience in caring for Post Op gynecologic patients
- Cross-trained in transition nursery
Certification
NALS certified
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NMMC Tupelo Women's Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science -
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
East Union Attendance Center