Jamie Lynch
Moses Lake
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specialized in NICU and labor and delivery/postpartum care with proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and increase productivity through effective time management and prioritization. Skilled in neonatal resuscitation, immediate preterm and newborn management, patient-family communication, maternal wellness, and developmental care planning. Excel in empathetic patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adaptive problem-solving to ensure optimal outcomes for neonates and families.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
Spokane
07.2003 - 07.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns in a specialized unit.
- Member of critical response team
- Member of Picc placement team
- Charge nurse overseeing management of 20+ RNs and up to 60 babies
- Monitored vital signs and assessed conditions of patients regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for infants.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated families on infant care and health management strategies.
- Assisted in the stabilization of premature infants during critical interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed nursing staff in providing quality care for neonates according to established standards of practice.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Deaconess Medical Center
Spokane
09.1998 - 07.2003
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor and delivery processes.
- Assisted in developing personalized birth plans for expectant mothers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during labor experiences.
- Educated patients on postpartum care and breastfeeding techniques.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
Registered Nurse
Lourdes Medical Center
Pasco
08.1993 - 08.1998
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a busy hospital environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor and delivery processes.
- Assisted in developing personalized birth plans for expectant mothers.
- Administered medications and managed IV fluids per physician orders.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA 09.1991 - 08.1994
Skills
- Neonatal care
- Critical response
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Central line placement, extensive picc line placement experience
- Neonatal resuscitation, NRP
- OR experience
- Emergency response
- Infant CPR certified
- Newborn education
- Life-sustaining machines
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Emergency preparedness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Deaconess Medical Center
09.1998 - 07.2003
Registered Nurse
Lourdes Medical Center
08.1993 - 08.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Columbia Basin College
09.1991 - 08.1994