Emily Byrd
Doniphan,MO
Summary
Caring and goal-oriented registered nurse with excellent time management, communication and problem-solving skills. Known for compassion, reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Specializing in newborn care and family education. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and deliver exceptional patient care.
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Bernards Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Herzing University
12-2026
Nursing Science
Herzing University
04-2025
Skills
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Infant assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Immunization administration
- Postpartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Pediatric CPR
- Infection control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Emergency care
- Family education
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Bernards Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Herzing University
Nursing Science
Herzing University
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