Christina Padgett
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 21 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother, and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Experienced with managing labor and delivery processes, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to support mothers and newborns during critical moments. Knowledge of monitoring fetal health, administering medications, and providing emotional support to families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registeted Nurse Labor and Delivery
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
04.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Supported training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, fostering high-quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Charge nurse
- ACLS, BLS, NRP certified
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Vista Medical Center East
06.2003 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Charge rn
- ACLS, BLS, NRP certified
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociates Of Nursing - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL06.2003
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Circulate cesarean sections
- Recover cesarean sections
- Charge nurse
- Preceptor
- IV insertion
- Epidural administration
- Obstetric emergencies
- Postpartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor induction
- Newborn assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Labor support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registeted Nurse Labor and Delivery
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Vista Medical Center East
06.2003 - 03.2016
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associates Of Nursing - Nursing
College of Lake County
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