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Jessica Christian

Versailles,KY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery, recognized for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Specialized in neonatal care, patient education, and pain management techniques, ensuring safe and supportive birthing experiences. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to provide exceptional care and support to mothers and families during the labor and delivery process.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
07.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
  • Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Monitored bonding between mother and infant, initiating lactation support.
  • Reported baby assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.

Nursing Assistant

University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
07.2013 - 07.2018
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • Newborn education
  • Birth coaching
  • Patient monitoring
  • Patient Management
  • Cesarean section preparation
  • IV drug therapy management
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Diabetes management
  • Postpartum care
  • Catheters
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Patient education
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Care coordination
  • Lactation support

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
  • Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (CEFM)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Certified, Fetal Heart Monitoring Certified
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

University of Kentucky Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Nursing Assistant

University of Kentucky Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kentucky

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