CHELSIA F. YOUNG

Compassionate and mission-driven nursing professional with 7+ years of combined military and clinical healthcare experience. Adept at delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and maintaining accurate medical documentation. Proven leader with experience training and supervising teams of up to 50 personnel to ensure operational and healthcare readiness. Committed to safety, communication, and excellence in care delivery, with a strong foundation in therapeutic support and observing changes in patient conditions. Ready to bring discipline, adaptability, and a deep sense of responsibility to a dynamic healthcare team.

• August 2023-May 2025
• Total clinical hours: 900 hours
• METHODIST METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL – POSTPARTUM
• Provided comprehensive postpartum care, including physical assessments, emotional support, and education for new mothers and families.
• Monitored maternal vital signs, incision sites, and overall recovery following vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• Assisted with breastfeeding initiation, offering guidance on latch techniques, positioning, and lactation support.
• Educated parents on newborn care, including feeding schedules, diapering, swaddling, and safe sleep practices.
• Administered medications and postpartum pain management as prescribed, ensuring patient comfort and recovery.
• Performed newborn assessments, including APGAR scoring, weight checks, and jaundice screenings.
• Provided discharge education, ensuring patients understood self-care, infant care, and follow-up appointment schedules.
• PLACES OF CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS
• Comal ISD Schools, Pam Warm Springs Rehab, Volunteers in Medicine, Northeast Methodist, Methodist Metro, Christus Children’s Hospital
• Provided comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings, including Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics ER, Pediatrics Oncology, NICU, and Rehabilitation.
• Assessed, monitored, and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and treatment responses in fast-paced environments.
• Administered medications, IV fluids, and treatments following hospital protocols and physician orders.
• Assisted in performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, including lab work, imaging, and EKGs.
• Supported pediatric and neonatal patients with specialized care, including pain management, feeding, and respiratory support.
• Provided emotional and educational support to patients and families coping with chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and long-term rehabilitation needs.
• Gained hands-on experience with ventilators, tracheostomy care, wound care, and mobility assistance in rehabilitation settings.
• Documented patient progress using electronic medical records (EMR) and participated in shift handovers for seamless continuity of care.
• Managed high-stress situations while ensuring compassionate, child-friendly care

BLS Certified (Expires August 2027) | Basic Leadership | Leadership and Development | Nursing Care | Patient Advocacy | Vital Statistics | Health Records Management |