Linda Kassotis
Cheshire Medical Center
Fitzwilliam
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated Labor and Delivery Nurse with over 35 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care. Known for strong communication and teamwork skills, consistently delivering effective pain management and emotional support during labor and postpartum. Ready to enhance maternal and infant well-being.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols for expectant mothers.
- 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.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Educated patients on labor processes, postpartum care, and infant care techniques.
- Supported mothers during labor through emotional guidance and physical assistance.
- Conducted fetal heart rate monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes for mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Facilitated skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery to promote bonding and breastfeeding initiation.
- Monitored maternal and fetal health, assessing vital signs and identifying potential complications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management.
- Trained new nursing staff on pediatric procedures and hospital policies to enhance team performance.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Certification
Currently certified in BLS,NRP and Stable. Most recent intermediate fetal monitoring class was completed 12/01/2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cheshire Medical Center
1991 - 07.2026Read More
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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