Hi, I’m
Jaylynn Brozell Smith
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Committed to expanding professional nursing experience in areas of Women’s Health, nursing education, and lactation support
Overview
18
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Kaiser Oakland Medical Center
Clinical Nurse II- Maternity
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and performed nursing assessments for postpartum mothers and newborns.
- Facilitated lactation education and assistance to enhance breastfeeding success.
- Educated new mothers on essential postpartum care practices for optimal recovery.
- Precepted travel nurses and new employees, ensuring proper integration into the team.
Chamberlain University
Visiting Professor- Maternal Child Health
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided instruction in Maternal Child Health for an accelerated BSN program.
- Oversaw clinical experiences in Postpartum, Labor & Delivery, and NICU settings.
- Led pre- and post-conference discussions to reinforce integration of clinical and classroom learning.
- Assessed students’ clinical competencies and offered targeted feedback for improvement.
American Mobile Healthcare
Clinical Nurse II- Lucile Packard and Kaiser Oakland Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for newborns and postpartum mothers.
- Educated patients on lactation, safety, bathing, and diaper changes.
- Administered medications to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Guided families on managing postpartum mood disorders effectively.
Marin Community Clinic
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Extern
07.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Gained practical experience in outpatient women’s health clinic settings.
- Conducted GYN visits, including PAP testing, wet mounts, and endometrial biopsies.
- Provided family planning services, including IUD and Nexplanon placements, education, and counseling.
- Delivered breastfeeding education to support maternal health.
AHS-Highland Hospital Women’s Service
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Extern
06.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- GYN visits conducted, performing PAP tests, wet mounts, and endometrial biopsies.
- Family Planning services provided, including IUD and Nexplanon placements, education, and options counseling.
- Delivered comprehensive breastfeeding education to support new mothers.
Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
Clinical Nurse II
04.2013 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Provided nursing care for mothers and newborns throughout postpartum period, ensuring holistic support.
- Conducted nursing assessments for laboring women, prioritizing their health needs.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, maintaining accurate records.
- Participated actively in Baby Friendly Committee, advocating for breastfeeding initiatives.
- Trained hospital staff on effective breastfeeding techniques to foster baby-friendly environment.
- Offered specialized postpartum couplet care, including lactation guidance and parental education.
- Facilitated workshops on newborn care to equip parents with essential skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
Flex Care Medical Staffing
Travel RN
07.2012 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Provided labor and delivery care for laboring patients and newborns at Kaiser Redwood City.
- Delivered couplet care by floating to Mother/Baby unit for comprehensive support.
- Conducted postpartum assessments, focusing on newborn and maternal health at Community Regional Medical Center.
- Administered medications and assisted with lactation support for new mothers.
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Family Centered Care Unit, Pittsburgh, PA
Clinical Nurse II
07.2007 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for newborns and mothers during postpartum period.
- Educated on safe sleep practices, lactation support, and postpartum depression management.
- Administered medications as prescribed to ensure optimal recovery.
- Maintained appropriate staffing and acuity levels as resource nurse for unit efficiency.
Education
Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. from WHCNP
03.2020
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
B.S.N.
05.2011
University Overview
GPA: Summa Cum Laude
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing from R.N.
06.2007
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Lactation support and education
- Medication management
- Clinical interventions
- Health record documentation
- New staff training
- Prioritizing patient needs
- Mentoring and teaching students
Certification
- National Certification Corporation: Maternal Newborn Nursing
- International Board of Lacatation Examiners: IBCLC
- California State Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse –Active
- American Heart Association: Healthcare Provider BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Visiting Professor- Maternal Child Health
Chamberlain University
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II- Maternity
Kaiser Oakland Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse II- Lucile Packard and Kaiser Oakland Medical Center
American Mobile Healthcare
03.2020 - 03.2021
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Extern
Marin Community Clinic
07.2019 - 02.2020
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Extern
AHS-Highland Hospital Women’s Service
06.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Nurse II
Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA
04.2013 - 08.2019
Travel RN
Flex Care Medical Staffing
07.2012 - 04.2013
Clinical Nurse II
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Family Centered Care Unit, Pittsburgh, PA
07.2007 - 07.2012
Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. from WHCNP
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
B.S.N.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing from R.N.