Jessica Dotson
Gallipolis,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns. Focused on fostering informed decision-making and culturally sensitive practices, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education. Aspiring midwife committed to empowering families and promoting positive maternity care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, Ohio
03.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to women throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period.
- Monitored maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing changes that required timely intervention or collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, providing immediate care and thorough assessment of newborns to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Care for mothers and newborns with a wide range of medical, obstetric, and social needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe and positive outcomes for mothers and babies.
- Utilize fetal monitoring knowledge and clinical judgment to identify potential complications and communicate concerns promptly.
- Respond effectively to obstetric and neonatal emergencies while maintaining patient and family-centered care.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, Ohio
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed assessments, administered medications, monitored patient conditions, and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Delivered direct nursing care to adult patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Cultivated clinical assessment, communication, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills to effectively address patient needs.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
- Administered compassionate care, honoring individual patient needs, values, and preferences to foster trust and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio01-2021
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, Ohio01-2016
Skills
- fetal monitoring
- obstetric emergencies
- postpartum care
- patient education
- collaborative practice
- critical thinking
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System
03.2018 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Holzer Health System
02.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Ohio University
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Shawnee State University