Jessica Tedder
PENSACOLA,Florida
Summary
Seasoned and extremely thorough nursing professional offering 23 years of clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and multiple technical abilities. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2020 - Current
- Provide individual nursing care for mothers and newborns (well and high-risk) after vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous monitoring of vital signs, medications, and overall wellness.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing high-risk pregnancies or neonatal issues, fostering a sense of trust and understanding.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses or nursing students in clinical rotations, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures including, but not limited to, blood patch, D&C and circumcision.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby and NICU
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2020
- Provided nursing care for mothers and newborns after vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Transitioned newborns from time of birth until end of transitional period or transfer of care to mother-baby or NICU, if needed.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns' overall condition.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Swedish Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Provided compassionate and individualized nursing care to mothers and newborns during the postpartum period.
- Promoted early bonding experiences between mothers and infants by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the postpartum period.
- Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress through electronic medical records systems for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
Registered Nurse-SICU
Flower's Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient critical diagnoses from sepsis to MVA resulting in paralysis or head injury.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL08.2000
Skills
- Vaccine Administration
- Diabetes Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Discharge
- Collecting Vitals
- Physical Assessments
- Medication Distribution
- Professional Bedside Manner
- EMR charting
- IV Setup
Accomplishments
Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing while in nursing school
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby and NICU
Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital
04.2013 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Swedish Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse-SICU
Flower's Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
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