Carrie Blais
Jacksonville,Fl
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in maternal and newborn care, honing skills at Ascension St. Vincent Southside. Excelled in reducing childbirth complications and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective teamwork, lactation support, and high-risk pregnancy management. Achieved notable increases in breastfeeding success rates, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and compassionate patient support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Ascension St. Vincent Southside
11.2021 - Current
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring vital signs and identifying early-warning signs of potential issues.
- Provided valuable mentorship and guidance to nursing students and new graduates within the LDRP setting, helping them grow professionally in their roles.
- Facilitated emotional well-being for patients and families during the LDRP process by providing compassionate counseling and guidance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures including cesarean sections, epidural administrations, forceps deliveries, vacuum extractions, and circumcisions.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for neonatal resuscitation as needed, working closely with the NICU team to facilitate seamless transitions in critical situations.
- Promoted a supportive environment conducive to healing by addressing diverse cultural needs of patients through sensitive communication practices.
- Evaluated patient progress throughout their hospital stay using established assessment tools to make necessary adjustments to their care plan as needed.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation education and support to new mothers in both individual and group settings.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively through proactive interventions such as close monitoring of maternal-fetal health status and prompt response to emergent situations as needed.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent Southside
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted in triaging patients and quickly assessing their needs to provide appropriate care within the Progressive Care Unit scope.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based solutions.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Upheld patient safety as the top priority through constant vigilance for potential hazards or risks within the healthcare environment.
General Manager
Foo Dog Curry House
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLAssociate Degree In Nursing -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05.2022
Associate Of Arts -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL12.2018
Skills
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- High-risk pregnancy
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
BLS, ACLS, NRP, Spinning babies certified, and Intermediate monitoring certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Ascension St. Vincent Southside
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Ascension St. Vincent Southside
07.2020 - 11.2021
General Manager
Foo Dog Curry House
08.2018 - 07.2020
BLS, ACLS, NRP, Spinning babies certified, and Intermediate monitoring certified
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Florida State College
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Florida State College
Associate Of Arts -
Florida State College
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