Heather Kelly

HCA Houston Healthcare West

06.2022 - Current

Improves patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
Exhibites strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
Assists physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
Supports physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Responds to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Performs triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Coordinates care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Serves as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.
Serves as relief charge nurse
Ensures patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
Reduces maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
Administers medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.

Summary