Kaylee Blash
Centreville,VA
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with experience monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Inova Fairfax Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
Nurse Extern
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in and observed deliveries of newborns
- Educated patients regarding what to expect during their stay in Labor and Delivery
- Administered medications under the supervision of my RN Preceptor
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to determine the most appropriate treatment for the patient and family.
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed a mental status exam on patients of diverse backgrounds
- Administered medications with the oversight of my clinical professor
- Developed a therapeutic milieu with patients to help them feel safe and welcomed.
Clinical Rotation
Summit House
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed a mental status exam on patients of diverse backgrounds
- Participated in client education through the presentation of two group projects
- Developed a therapeutic milieu with patients to help them feel safe and welcomed in their environment.
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Observed a variety of procedures including surgical procedures
- Measured vital signs
- Administered medication with the oversight of my clinical professor.
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted the healthcare team to ensure mothers have a healthy delivery
- Observed procedures and deliveries of newborns
- Assisted the nurses with patient education to new moms regarding newborn care.
Resident Assistant/CNA
Medford Leas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted residents with their ADLs such as brushing their teeth, eating, getting dressed, and ambulation
- Answering and assisting patient calls
- Turning and moving patients
- Checking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with ADLs and measured vital signs
- Participated in patient care and effective patient communication.
Cashier
Johnson’s Corner Farm
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Handled and bagged groceries for customers
- Led training for new employees
- Assisted with tasks given by managers.
Clinical Shadowing Participant
Dr Vijay Singh, Advocare Rheumatology
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Observed a variety of procedures such as the treatment of arthritis through IV fluids
- Gained experience in patient care and effective patient communication
- Participated in helping patients feel comfortable when receiving IV treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2023
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
Licenses
CPR Certification, American Heart Association
Registered Nurse (RN)
Community Service
- Girl Scouts, Medford Lakes, NJ, 2011-2019, 3, a week, Served as a mentor for younger Girl Scouts in my community, Helped coordinate fundraising efforts and events, Led troop meetings
- Give Kids the World Village, Kissimmee, FL, December 1-4, 2018, Helped families and their children with critical illnesses by assisting with food preparation, family check-in, and helping create a safe and welcoming environment
Extracurricular Activities
- Sigma Sigma Sigma, Harrisonburg, VA, 09/2019-12/20/23, Honor Council Recording Secretary, Education chair, Rho Gamma
- Student representative for Nursing Governance Committee, James Madison University, VA, Acts as a liaison between the students of my nursing cohort and the nursing faculty to help address any issues, improve curriculum, and improve student outcomes
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Inova Fairfax Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2023 - 07.2023
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Rotation
Summit House
08.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Resident Assistant/CNA
Medford Leas
05.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Rotation
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Shadowing Participant
Dr Vijay Singh, Advocare Rheumatology
07.2019 - 08.2019
Cashier
Johnson’s Corner Farm
08.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
James Madison University