Karma Stevens-Alley RN
Addison,ME
Summary
Postpartum/Newborn Nursery Nurse with 29 years of assisting labor trained RN's with monitoring women and infants during the labor process. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Obstetrics Department
Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME
05.1991 - Current
- Assisted in natural labor, and provided assessment to laboring and newly post partum patients.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Cared for patients in 5-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 06.2011 - 07.2014
No Degree - Diploma LPN
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME 01.1990 - 12.1990
Skills
Medication Administration
Certification
Neonatal Resusitation
Timeline
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
10-2022
Neonatal Resusitation
11-2021
Basic Life Support
11-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
06.2011 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse Obstetrics Department
Down East Community Hospital
05.1991 - Current
No Degree - Diploma LPN
Eastern Maine Community College
01.1990 - 12.1990
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