Elizabeth Hanson

Level 2 labor and delivery nurse, monitoring and coaching laboring patients, assisting with cesarean sections by circulating/scrubbing, care of newborn after delivery, postpartum care of mother and infants

• Travel nurse position, assisted with the opening of a brand new LDRP unit, training staff.

• Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
• Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
• Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
• Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
• Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
• Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
• Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
• Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
• Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
• Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
• Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
• Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
• Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
• Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
• Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
• Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
• Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
• Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
• Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
• Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.

• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
• Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
• Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
• Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
• Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
• Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
• Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
• Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
• Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
• Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
• Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
• Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
• Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
• Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
• Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
• Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.