Fiona Machill
Fargo,ND
Summary
Patient-orientated RN with 20+ years of diverse patient care, staff supervision and department operations.
Offering expertise and good clinical knowledge in Obstetrics and newborn care.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mediclinic Group at Mediclinic Constantiaberg
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Triaging pregnant patients.
- Assisted physician during delivery, induction of labor, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth, and monitoring health for any changes.
- Monitoring vital signs, FHR during labor and delivery.
- Managed epidural infusions and other pain management techniques.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Life Healthcare, Life Kingsbury
01.2020 - 03.2022
- All the above plus
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mediclinic Group at Mediclinic Constantiaberg
02.2007 - 09.2019
- All of the above plus,
- Clinical facilitator for the unit
- Towards the end became the Charge Nurse
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
American Mobile Healthcare
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
O'Grady Payton
05.2001 - 04.2004
- As above
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Science
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa06.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing
Tara, The H Moross Center
Johannesburg, South Africa06.1994
Associate of Arts - General Nursing And Midwifery
Carinus Nursing College
Observatory, Western Cape10.1987
Skills
- Enhancing patient outcomes
- Patient Examination including Vital sign, EFM monitoring and cervical examinations
- Pain management of patients in labor, postpartum and antenatal
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal strengths and technical abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- BLS AHS Renew by May 2025
- FMC Inteleos Renew by July
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mediclinic Group at Mediclinic Constantiaberg
05.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Life Healthcare, Life Kingsbury
01.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mediclinic Group at Mediclinic Constantiaberg
02.2007 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
American Mobile Healthcare
05.2004 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
O'Grady Payton
05.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Science
University of South Africa
Associate of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing
Tara, The H Moross Center
Associate of Arts - General Nursing And Midwifery
Carinus Nursing College
- BLS AHS Renew by May 2025
- FMC Inteleos Renew by July
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