Kayla Chappins
Wellsville,MO
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke's
Chesterfield, MO
06.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to expectant mothers, fostering a supportive environment during labor and delivery.
- Directed effective communication with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes throughout the birthing process.
- Monitored fetal heart rate continuously, implementing interventions promptly to safeguard maternal and neonatal health.
- Delivered comprehensive postpartum education on breastfeeding techniques and infant care practices to new mothers.
- Assessed labor progression meticulously, maintaining consistent communication with physicians regarding any significant changes observed.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Performed newborn assessments and coordinated care with pediatricians if necessary.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Louis
St Louis, MO
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vital signs and providing education on breastfeeding and infant care.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Identified potential risks associated with pregnancy or labor using established protocols.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Saint Peters, MO
07.2016 - 01.2024
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Telemetry Nurse Extern
SSM
Lake St. Louis, MO
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records including clinical notes, medication administration records, flow sheets.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient vital signs on a continuous basis using telemetry equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families dealing with difficult diagnoses or situations.
- Performed physical assessments of assigned patients including obtaining vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided individualized care, consistent with the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the RN.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in a timely manner while complying with hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Charles Community College
Dardenne, MO12.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- CPR certification
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency response
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety compliance
- IV setup
- Breastfeeding education
- Birth coaching
- Operating room skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Newborn medication administration
Certifications
NRP
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Luke's
06.2025 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Louis
01.2024 - 05.2025
Telemetry Nurse Extern
SSM
07.2023 - 11.2023
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2016 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Charles Community College