Makenzie Caudill

L&D Registered Nurse

Ballad Health System

01.2020 - Current

Optimized use of medical equipment by maintaining regular inspections and promptly reporting any issues or malfunctions encountered during shifts.
Maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure efficient coordination among team members involved in each patient''s care plan implementation process.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient care standards within the L&D unit.
Supported continued learning opportunities among peers by facilitating workshops on updated L&D bestpractices.
Utilized strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support for patients during high-stress situations.
Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and best practices within the field of L&D nursing.
Assisted physicians during delivery procedures, ensuring timely responses to critical situations.
Enhanced nursing team communication through clear and concise documentation of patient information.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care.
Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and professional growth within the unit.
Conducted postpartum follow-ups with mothers after discharge; offering guidance on newborn care.
Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform targeted interventions.
Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.