Kelsey Vester

Postpartum/Couplet Care

• Individualized patient's plan of care based on cultural practices and preferences.
• Corresponded with various members of the patient's healthcare team including Lactation Consultants, Case Managers, and Chaplains.
• Provided emotional support to families with a fetal demise.

Postpartum/Couplet Care

• Ensured blood pressures remain within normal limits for patients receiving magnesium sulfate with preeclampsia diagnosis
• Addressed concerns with physicians regarding patient status according to hospital protocol.

Postpartum/Antepartum Care

• Monitored high acuity postpartum and antepartum patients with risk factors such as Preeclampsia, PPROM, Diabetes, Hyperemesis, etc.
• Maximized total patient care such as collecting lab specimens, obtaining vital signs, monitoring intake and output, and providing linen changes.

Nursery

• Facilitated total care of infants with 1:6 ratio including Newborn Screens, phototherapy, and carseat tolerance tests.

Charge Nurse

• Planned nursing assignments with equal distribution of acuity and workload.
• Provided guidance to staff during emergency situations.
• Maintained leadership within the unit to ensure effective patient care.
• Managed admissions to the postpartum unit.
• Collaborated with patient families on the discharge process and necessary appointments.

Postpartum/Couplet Care

• Delivered exceptional care to postpartum patients and their newborns with risk factors such as Substance Abuse/NAS, Preeclampsia, HIV positive, and postpartum hemorrhages.
• Oriented newly hired staff on the unit's policies and procedures.
• Guided parents through educational materials on postpartum aftercare and newborn information.
• Advocated for patients and staff members by becoming president for Unit Council.