Jennifer Chevalier
Lakeland
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Nurse with expertise in maternal and fetal health at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Proven ability to deliver exceptional care to high-risk obstetrical patients, labor management and support, fetal assessment, and postpartum recovery. Skilled in critical thinking and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and positive birth experiences. Committed to compliance and accurate documentation in high-pressure environments, while providing education to my patients and their support team. Dedicated to advocating for patients, providing family-centered care, and maintaining the highest standard of nursing practice.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
06.2004 - Current
- Monitoring maternal and fetal health during labor and/or antepartum period
- Interpreting electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) strips to identify decelerations or concerning patterns and implement timely interventions
- Administer critical medications such as oxytocin and magnesium sulfate, monitoring for adverse maternal or fetal reactions.
- Providing fetal health assessment in immediate newborn period, while addressing complications
- Providing emotional support and patient education regarding labor and delivery process, newborn care, and postpartum recovery
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Critically thinking and making rapid decision in emergent situations
- Thoroughly and accurately documenting patient status, interventions, and outcomes
- Advocating for patient safety, informed consent, and birth preferences
- Assisting obstetricians, midwives, and anesthesiologists during procedures and deliveries
- Recognizing and responding to obstetrical complications such as fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, or preeclampsia
- Triage and stabilization of patients arriving in Obstetrical Emergency Department with contractions or possible complications
- Providing and explaining discharge instructions to patients and their support person
- Assisting with labor support techniques, including breathing exercises and comfort measures
- Supervising and coordinating shift operations of the Labor and Delivery unit as relief charge
- Assign nursing staff and manage patient flow based on acuity levels
- Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1999
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
- High-Risk Pregnancy Management
- Epidural & Pain Management Assistance
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation & Stabilization
- Crisis Intervention & Obstetric Emergencies
- Family-Centered Patient Education
- Medication and IV Administration
- Maternal and Fetal Assessment
- Labor Induction and Augmentation
- Vaginal Delivery Assistance and Cesarean Section Preparation
- Leadership and Team Management and Conflict Resolution
- Staff Coordination and Delegation
Certification
BLS/ACLS Certification
NRP Certification
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification
Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification
STABLE Program Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
University of Florida