Hannah Smith
Wrightsville,PA
Summary
Registered nurse with postpartum patient care experience. Well-versed in critical thinking, patient assessment, caring for patients post-procedurally, and medication administration. Committed to developing a trusting relationship with patients and eager to expand my knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Women and Babies Hospital
Lancaster, PA
05.2025 - Current
- Managed couplet care assignments of mother-baby pairs and GYN post-operative patients
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments on postpartum women, surgical recovery patients, and newborns, monitoring vital signs to ensure early detection and intervention for potential complications.
- Addressed high-risk obstetric conditions, including the execution of stabilizing protocols for active postpartum hemorrhages (PPH) and close monitoring of preeclampsia patients.
- Conducted infant heel sticks to obtain routine newborn testing, including blood draws for metabolic screenings, bilirubin/jaundice checks, and critical lab work
- Administered pharmacology therapies, managing pain protocols, blood transfusions, IV fluids, antibiotics, Venofer infusions, and adult/infant immunizations
- Educated families on newborn care, bottle feeding, and breastfeeding techniques, providing hands-on lactation support to improve successful positioning and latching
- Facilitated patient transitions by completing thorough admission assessments, reviewing expectations, and plans of care for length of stay
- Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team of obstetricians and pediatricians
- Maintained accuracy in clinical data entry by documenting real-time assessments, vital signs, and evolving patient care plans within Epic
- Educated extensively on discharge and safety education to families, focusing on infant safe sleep environments (SIDS reduction), shaken baby syndrome prevention, and infection control practices.
- Informed of warning signs in mothers and neonates that require medical provider intervention at home
Patient Care Assistant
Women and Babies Hospital
Lancaster, PA
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Obtained accurate vital signs, glucose levels, and urine samples for mothers, as well as newborn weights and screening for congenital heart disease in infants
- Assisted in newborn-related care such as diaper changes, bathing, dressing, and feeding infants
- Educated parents on newborn care, safe sleep, and postpartum hygiene care, enhancing their ability to care for themselves and their infant
- Safely ambulated patient based on recovery needs, assisting in mobility post-cesarean section to promote healing
- Efficiently communicated abnormal results and condition of mother and infant to nursing staff, in addition to discussing patient needs and concerns out of my scope of practice, to ensure comprehensive care
- Provided empathetic support to approach the challenges in postpartum recovery
- Proficient in venipuncture blood collection, adhering to infection control protocols
- Completed preceptor course, equipped to train new employees
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA12-2024
COURSES
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Women and Babies Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Women and Babies Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2025
Associate in Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College