Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
NRP, ACLS, BLS, Nominated for the Daisy award many times
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Jamie Ferguson

Jamie Ferguson

Ottawa

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a strong background in labor and delivery at OSF SEMC, demonstrating exceptional skills in patient care and medication administration. Renowned for compassion and empathy, significantly enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction. Expert in managing critical situations, ensuring safety and support for new mothers and families. Proven leader in adopting evidence-based practices to improve healthcare delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

OSF SEMC
06.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.

Registered Nurse- Med Surg

St Mary's Hospital
10.2013 - 05.2015
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
12-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL
06-2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Labor and delivery guidance
  • Medication administration
  • Labor and delivery
  • Direct patient care
  • Labor and delivery assistance
  • Patient assessments
  • Labor and delivery support
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Labor and delivery proficiency
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Family education

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

NRP, ACLS, BLS, Nominated for the Daisy award many times

I have been cerified in NRP, ACLS, and CPR for many years. I have also been nominated many times for the daisy award

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

OSF SEMC
06.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse- Med Surg

St Mary's Hospital
10.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Illinois Valley Community College

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