JAMIE DRAPER
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Focused healthcare professional with strong background in LDRP nursing, bringing valuable experience in patient care and delivery support. Known for collaboration and consistent communication between healthcare team members, adapting seamlessly to dynamic healthcare environments. Proficient in patient assessment, labor management, and team coordination, ensuring optimal care at delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse LDRP
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
Bolivia, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Often Lead Charge Nurse responsible for triaging patients, assessing their needs and complications, directing emergency responses and ensuring clear communication between providers and other team members.
- Demonstrates flexibility in adapting to varying patient loads and acuity levels by effectively prioritizing tasks and adjusting workflows accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively through proactive interventions such as close monitoring of maternal-fetal health status and prompt response to emergent situations as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Host Healthcare
Morristown, NJ
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Complete care for5-7 couplets on daily basis from admission to discharge.
- Educate patient and family on newborn care, provide lactation education and support, and performed newborn screenings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Engaged in clear, thorough communication between physicians, administration and patients to provide best care
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Aya Healthcare
Fayetteville, NC
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed care for3-4 couplets from admission to discharge for mothers and newborns
- Completed newborn screenings, administered newborn meds, provided care for newborns with hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia and those with infections
- Provided emergency care for hemorrhaging patients
- Educated patients how to care for newborns to keep them safe and healthy, signs and symptoms to look out for and when to call MD, as well as how to improve lifestyle choices
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations
Registered Nurse, Public Health-School
New Hanover County Government, NC
Wilmington, NC
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care to elementary school population, documented and audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided public health response to Covid-19 pandemic, including administration of vaccines, education to public and clinic lead at vaccine outreach clinics
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on breastfeeding, bathing, circumcision care and bottle feeding
- Coordinated and consulted with health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans
- Provided appropriate and timely care to infants with hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome and infection
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge for women in labor, women with complications related to pregnancy and labor
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Circulated in OR and provided PACU care for cesarean sections and other gynecological procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Responded, assisted documented and provided care to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress
Education
Associate Of Science - Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05-2018
Skills
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- Antepartum/Prenatal care
- Problem-solving
- Clear and effective communication between team members
- Patient advocacy
- High-risk pregnancy
- Time Management
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse May2028
- BLS May2028
- NRP September 2026
- STABLE October 2026
- Current CLC awaiting IBCLC test results
Timeline
Registered Nurse LDRP
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Host Healthcare
04.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Public Health-School
New Hanover County Government, NC
10.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2019
Associate Of Science - Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Community College