Kelly Durkin

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• First time mother who required assistance with every aspect of newborn care and post partum healing
• Assisted with lactation
• Bottle feeding breast milk so mom could heal
• Emotional and physical recovery support
• Fact based techniques for soothing and creating a succesful sleep schedule for newborn
• Sleep training

• Teaching healthy feeding and sleeping techniques
• Help with developmental activities
• Taught baby how to take a bottle
• Schedule put in place for feeding, activity/wake time and naps
• Soothing techniques that were suitable for his age
• Latching assistance for mother
• Explanations on multiple facets of development

• Completed everyday tasks required for the care of a newborn during overnight care.
• Assisted mother with breastfeeding techniques.
• Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.
• Ensured a safe environment by adhering to strict hygiene standards and maintaining cleanliness of all nursery areas.
• Contributed to a nurturing home environment by modeling patience, empathy, respectfulness towards each family member involved in the newborn''s life.
• Assisted in managing postpartum recovery for mothers by offering emotional support, practical advice, and direct assistance when needed.
• Increased parent confidence in their caregiving abilities through hands-on demonstrations of essential newborn care tasks such as diapering, swaddling, and burping techniques.
• Reduced parental anxiety by providing comprehensive education on newborn care techniques and milestones.
• Promoted healthy growth and development by creating personalized feeding, sleeping, and bathing schedules for each infant.
• Maintained a calm and soothing environment for newborns by utilizing gentle sounds, soft lighting, and comforting touch techniques during care activities.
• Enhanced infant care quality by implementing evidence-based newborn care practices and protocols.

• Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of high-quality nursing care during labor and postpartum periods.
• Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, promoting healthy development from the start.
• Reduced complications during childbirth by assisting physicians with surgical preparations such as setting up sterile fields or instrument trays when needed.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to guide nursing interventions, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes during labor and delivery.
• Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during labor and delivery.
• Streamlined communication between patients, families, and medical staff by effectively conveying critical information regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
• Mentored new CNA staff members on best practices in labor and delivery nursing, contributing to a cohesive and collaborative team environment.
• Provided emotional support to mothers throughout labor, offering encouragement and reassurance as needed.
• Enhanced maternal and infant safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely reporting of any abnormalities.