Charity Washington

• Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
• Promoted evidence-based practice through ongoing research activities related to nursing practice in Labor and Delivery setting.
• Managed emergency situations requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, or intervention for mother or infant according to established protocols.
• Ensured safety of both mother and baby before discharge from hospital.
• Maintained accurate records of all patient information including lab results, medication administration.
• Initiated breastfeeding support for mothers in the immediate post-delivery period.
• Instructed patients on postpartum care after birth of baby.
• Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
• Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.

• Assisted in the development of individualized breastfeeding plans for families.
• Provided lactation education and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, and their families.
• Conducted assessments of mother-infant dyads to determine feeding difficulties and offer solutions.
• Evaluated latch and positioning techniques of infants at the breast during clinical visits with mothers.
• Provided one-on-one consultations to address specific issues related to breastfeeding management.
• Created a supportive environment for mothers to discuss their concerns about breastfeeding.
• Provided weekly follow-up in-home consultation visits or calls to new mothers.

• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Counseled patients on diagnoses and provided emotional support.
• Maintained clinical documentation for each case with detailed and timely updates.
• Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction and mental health issues.
• Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans.
• Helped clients transcend addiction and rebuild lives by empowering each with knowledge and skills.
• Partnered with clients to inspire and help maintain positive life changes.
• Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
• Issued medications from clinic dispensary and kept records using specified procedures.

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
• Provided skilled direct nursing care to Maternal-Newborn patients in the Mother Baby Unit.
• Cared for patients recovering from c-sections and vaginal deliveries and provided personalized daily assistance.
• Documented all therapies, using Meditech and Centricity to keep patient charts up-to-date.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

• Provided safe, family-centered lactation care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating lactation care plans for the breastfeeding dyad.
• Facilitated breastfeeding support on daily basis for 25-40 new mothers.
• Answered follow-up triage phone calls from new mothers and scheduled appointments as needed for outpatient clinic.
• Performed consultations, set up borrow pump for preemie program, and distributed breast pumps to mothers.
• Offered post-delivery consultative care for mothers and babies in the outpatient clinic.
• Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, and being an advocate for the patient at all times.
• Maintain current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification.

• Identified treatment goals for the client with substance abuse based on individual diagnosis and history.
• Maintained thorough clinical treatment notes.
• Helped patients feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Monitored vitals, reviewed orders and implemented plan of care.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered oral, and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Utilized and documented in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated physicians with observations and concerns.
• Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

• Provide direct quality care for the mother/baby dyad
• Attend vaginal and cesarean section deliveries to provide

stabilization and direct care for the neonate

• Provide direct care to the Level II neonate
• Stabilize the premature/sick neonate and prepare for transport to Level IV NICU
• Serve as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff for Breastfeeding
• Counsel parents on newborn care
• Assist pediatricians with circumcision procedure and other procedures at bedside
• Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Provide direct quality care for the mother/baby dyad
• Attend vaginal and cesarean section deliveries to provide stabilization and direct care for the neonate Provide direct care to the Level II neonate
• Stabilize the premature/sick neonate and prepare for transport to Level IV NICU
• Coordinate/teach the Breastfeeding class provided for the community Serve as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff for Breastfeeding
• Counsel parents on newborn care Assist pediatricians with circumcision procedure and other procedures at bedside.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

• Assess, plan, and evaluate educational needs activities and requirements of undergraduate students pursuing an associate degree in nursing
• Provide Leadership and promote individual and collaborative patient care delivery from students
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Responsible for teaching nursing standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Educated the LPN and the ADN nursing student.
• Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
• Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
• Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.

• Provide direct quality care for the mother baby dyad Counseled parents on newborn care Counseled mothers on self care post delivery.
• Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Managed the care of and performed responsibilities associated with the critically ill patient immediately following open heart surgery
• Assisted physicians with procedures at the bedside
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Vasopressor support Invasive/noninvasive monitoring
• Chest tube management
• Vent management Pain/sedation management
• Intra-aortic balloon pump monitoring
• Continuous vena-venous hemodialysis management.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.

• Provide direct quality care for the mother/baby dyad Counseled parents on newborn care.
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.