Emily Paonessa
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated Postpartum Registered Nurse with expertise in delivering comprehensive care for mothers and newborns. Skilled in patient education and effective communication, with a proven ability to manage high-stress environments. Developed and implemented postnatal care plans, fostering a supportive atmosphere for mothers during recovery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, SC
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted with post-delivery care for mothers and newborns in the maternity ward.
- Provided education and support to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques.
- Educated families on postpartum recovery and infant care best practices, enhancing understanding and promoting successful home transitions.
- Conducted assessments of maternal health and newborn development regularly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management and recovery in acute care settings.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Trident
North Charleston, South Carolina
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted with triage and prioritized patient needs effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Prisma heath
Greenville, WI
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assisted with triage and prioritized patient needs effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
CNA nurse Extern
Mission Health HCA
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Assisted with patient care during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored vital signs of laboring patients including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure smooth labor progression.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries using proper technique to ensure the safety of mother and baby.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Educated patients on postpartum care and newborn health practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and ambulating.
- Transported laboring women between units as needed while providing continuous monitoring of maternal status.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Observed patients for any changes in condition or behavior and reported them to medical staff promptly.
- Performed routine laboratory tests on newborns.
- Provided physical comfort measures to laboring women such as massage therapy or relaxation exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Asheville , NC 06.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Asheville , NC 07.2018 - 12.2020
Skills
- Maternal assessments
- Postpartum assessments
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum care
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Breastfeeding education
- Electronic health records
- Basic life support
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Administrative procedures
- Emotional support
Certification
- TNCC
- ENPC
- NRP
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Trident
08.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Prisma heath
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
06.2022 - 06.2024
CNA nurse Extern
Mission Health HCA
03.2019 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
07.2018 - 12.2020