Jessica Damian-Kennedy BSN

• Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
• Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians regarding patient condition.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
• Identified potential risks associated with pregnancy or labor using established protocols.
• Care of 83% Non-English speaking patient population with Interpreter Services utilized.
• Enhanced Recovery after Surgery for Cesarean Section.

• Provided direct patient care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients.
• Ensured that all instruments, supplies, equipment, and drugs were properly handled before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile technique when handling instruments or supplies.

• Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
• Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
• Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.

Coordinated health resources for students with acute and or chronic medical issues with chronic absenteeism to return to school.

• Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening and responsive nursing care.
• Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing.

Daily medication administration, DPH immunization survey, MIIS data entry, triage, health screening of vision, hearing, and BMI, health record maintenance, emergency care, staff teaching, and wellness teaching.

Maternity and Labor & Delivery Nurse

High risk Labor and Delivery R.N., Newborn care instructor, Doula mentor.