Ginger Ames
New Pekin,IN
Summary
I have worked the past 4 years in Labor & delivery with certifications in
- NRP
- ACLS
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- BLS
I have precepted multiple students and oriented new staff
I have worked in high risks facilities delivering babies as early as 22 wks gestation
handles severe Pre-eclamptic patients and pts in HELLP syndrome
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Medical Assistant
Clark Memorial Hospital
03.2005 - 04.2018
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaylen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2018
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Accurate Documentation
- Operational Standards
- Patient Examination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Circulating Nursing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Operational Procedures
- Suture Removal
- EMR Systems
- Temperature Assessments
- System Documentation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Airway Management
- Patient Admission
- Breast Feeding
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Unit Oversight
- Test Interpretations
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Status Updates
- Treatment Recommendations
- Epidural Administration
- Student Precepting
- First Aid
- Infection Control Procedures
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Pulse Checking
- Agpar Score Calculation
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Routine Examinations
- Understanding of Medical Terms
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clark Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Clark Memorial Hospital
03.2005 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaylen College of Nursing
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