Bailey Vandagriff
Perry County Health Department
Union Furnace,OH
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with experience in hospital-based maternity care and public health nursing. Skilled in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to mothers, newborns, and families throughout the maternal health journey. Experienced in health education, patient assessment, care coordination, and community-based services, with a strong focus on preventive care and improving health outcomes. Dedicated to supporting individuals and families through clinical expertise, education, advocacy, and collaboration.
Work History
Public Health Nurse
3 Years 9 Months- Experience with vaccine management, inventory, and administration.
- Adheres to CDC and AAP guidelines regarding immunization schedules and recommendations.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Coordinated vaccination clinics, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient service delivery.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs related to the Complex Medical Help (CMH) program, and billed for services.
- Obtained Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification.
- Educated families on breastfeeding techniques and infant nutrition to enhance maternal confidence and child health.
- Developed individualized lactation plans, addressing unique challenges faced by mothers and infants.
- Conducted in-home consultations, providing personalized support for breastfeeding success and maternal wellbeing.
- Initiated community workshops promoting breastfeeding benefits, improving public awareness and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, facilitating referrals to additional resources when necessary for continued breastfeeding success beyond hospital discharge.
- Mentored incoming Public Health Nurses
- Experienced with grant reporting, expensing and management
- Attended professional development trainings.
- Served on CHA and CHIP workgroups
- Creation of policies, procedures and MOU's
Maternity Staff Nurse
11 Months- Provided comprehensive postpartum care, ensuring patient comfort and recovery following childbirth.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status, promptly addressing any concerns or complications.
- 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.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- 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.
Unit Clerk- Maternity
2 Years 6 Months- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
7 Months
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Positive and friendly
Strong work ethic
Exceptional communication skills
Proven leadership abilities
Maternal health expertise
Breastfeeding support
Immunization administration
Direct patient care
Documentation and charting
Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse- December, 2021
- CPR Certified- 2024
- Certified Breastfeeding Specialist- 2025
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Perry County Health Department
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Maternity Staff Nurse
Fairfield Medical Center
12.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Unit Clerk- Maternity
Fairfield Medical Center
05.2019 - 11.2021Read More
STNA, Fairfield Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Logan High School
High School Diploma
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Hocking College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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