Kristie McLain
Robertsdale,AL
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Psych)
AltaPointe Health
Daphne, AL
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted mental health assessments and documented patient histories accurately.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute psychiatric episodes.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
HCA
Panama City Beach, FL
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records using Electronic Health Records.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim, CA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Maintained accurate patient records using Electronic Health Records.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Stanford Hospital
Pleasanton, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Maintained accurate patient records using Electronic Health Records.
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
Gracepoint Home Care
Mobile, AL
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Petaluma, CA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Performed 24 hour testing on newborns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
Mobile, AL
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care.
- Performed 24 hour testing on newborns and taught/supported new mothers with breastfeeding.
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Petaluma Valley Hospital
Petaluma, CA
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Assisted physicians in delivery and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care.
Registered Nurse
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
Mobile, AL
08.2008 - 08.2022
- Admit and implement total care for high risk and low risk laboring patients, providing skills including emergency care, triage, IV infusions, injections, and phlebotomy.
- Utilized evidenced based practice to provide routine and safe care for high risk antepartum patients including but not limited to: PPROM, Placenta previa, IUGR, and Gestational diabetes.
- Routine labor & Delivery duties including utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment, assisting physicians with vaginal deliveries, circulation c/sections, and providing care for laboring patients.
- Provided routine postpartum care to delivered patients including fundal assessments, monitoring vaginal bleeding, breast care, and peri-care.
- Assist physician during delivery , treatments, examinations, and surgical procedures.
- Rapid ESI Triage based on acuity and need for immediate lifesaving interventions.
- Counseled and provided support for grieving parents after fetal demise.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Advent Health Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Providence St Johns
Santa Monica, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Monitored post-op vitals, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Merit Health Biloxi
Biloxi, MS
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, SC
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies’ heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
High Risk Ob - (Travel)
Womens Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Discharged mothers after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
Registered Nurse, Assessment Center (Travel)
Women's Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse- Travel (Temporary Position)
Swedish Hospital - First Hill Campus
Seattle, WA
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to Laboring, Postpartum, and Recovering patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Communicated with primary care physicians to relay patient needs.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Assist physician during delivery, treatments, examinations, and surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse -Travel
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Routine labor & delivery duties including utilizing fetal and maternal monitoring equipment, assisting physicians with vaginal deliveries, circulating c/sections, and providing care for laboring patients.
- Assist physicians during, delivery, treatments, examination and surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient status and notified physicians of clinical changes.
- Provided immediate postpartum care to delivered patients including fundal assessments, monitoring vaginal bleeding, breast care, and peri-care.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2006
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide risk assessment
- Behavioral health
- Monitoring vital signs
- Postpartum care
- Birth coaching
- Medication and IV administration
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic health records
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Mindset (De-escalation technique)
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Psych)
AltaPointe Health
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)
HCA
09.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente
06.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Stanford Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
Gracepoint Home Care
12.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Petaluma Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel)
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Petaluma Valley Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Advent Health Daytona
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Providence St Johns
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Merit Health Biloxi
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Travel)
East Cooper Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
High Risk Ob - (Travel)
Womens Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Assessment Center (Travel)
Women's Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse- Travel (Temporary Position)
Swedish Hospital - First Hill Campus
02.2020 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse -Travel
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
University Of South Alabama Children's And Women's
08.2008 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
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