Chelsea Lewellyn
Salem
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience in a high-acuity Labor & Delivery environment, providing evidence-based care for complex maternal and neonatal patients. Certified in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) with extensive experience precepting and mentoring new graduate nurses, fostering clinical competence, confidence, and professional growth. Proven leadership through service as Unit Council Chair, Bereavement Team Lead, and active participation in professional governance initiatives that promote quality improvement, staff engagement, and evidence-based practice. Recognized for strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, with a passion for educating future nurses and creating supportive, student-centered learning environments that bridge classroom concepts with real-world clinical practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Salem Health
890 Oak St SE Salem, OR 97301
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor to ensure safe delivery outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized birth plans based on patient preferences and medical history.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care during high-risk deliveries.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, pain management options, and newborn care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve clinical workflows.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Linfield College
Portland, OR08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR12.2013
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- IV medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Labor management
- Patient education
Certification
- RNC-OB, Expires December 2027
- BLS, Expires 9/30/2026
- NRP, Expires 9/30/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Salem Health
11.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Linfield College
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Oregon University