Courtney McDermott
Trenton,MI
Summary
I’m proud that I have spent my entire 19 year nursing career here, on Labor and Delivery. I function as a charge nurse, preceptor, and resourse person specializing in neonatal and obstetric care. I’ve participated in PNAP and the mentorship programs since they were introduced. I assist our ACM and Nurse Educator in training staff during education days. I am an accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital with multiple Daisy Award nominations, a Clara Ford nominee, presented with a Service Excellence award and voted OB Nurse of the Year by my peers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Maternal Child Health
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2006.12 - Current
- 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.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education and support to parents on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and developmental milestones.
- Acted as a resource person within the hospital setting for staff members seeking information or guidance on evidence-based practices related to neonatal care.
- Supported bereaved families through compassionate end-of-life care for infants with terminal conditions or life-limiting illnesses.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Improved patient care quality by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through chart audits.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Nurse Extern Maternal Child Health
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2005.05 - 2006.12
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI05.2006
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- BLS
- HIPAA Compliance
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- PNAP
- Clinical Leadership
- Chart Audits
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse Maternal Child Health
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2006.12 - Current
Nurse Extern Maternal Child Health
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
2005.05 - 2006.12
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Henry Ford College
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