JAHQUAIJAH BARNES
Bridgeport
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Care Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the delivery process.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Collaborated with obstetricians and anesthesiologists to develop individualized birth plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor and delivery
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
Registered Nurse
Hartford Health Care, St.Vincents Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses..
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
Medical Assistant
The Center For Advanced Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
- Directed 20-30 patients to exam rooms daily, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Oriented and trained 3 new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
Medical Assistant
Soundview Medical Associates
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
Sales Associate
Macys
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, Davis College of Nursing
Fairfield, CT05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent's College
Fairfield, CT05.2022
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT05.2018
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Bridgeport, CT06.2011
Skills
- EMR / EHR - PCC, EPIC, Hello Health, Allscripts
- Patient Education
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
Certification
- American Red Cross / BLS Provider - September 2027
- Registered Nurse- State of CT - 194629
- Registered Nurse- State of FL -9689312
- NRP - November 2027
- ACLS - March 2027
- C-EFM - June 2028
Timeline
Advanced Care Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
11.2023 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Hartford Health Care, St.Vincents Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Assistant
The Center For Advanced Pediatrics Urgent Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Soundview Medical Associates
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Macys
08.2015 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, St. Vincent's College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Housatonic Community College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University, Davis College of Nursing