Madeline Rakestraw
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized, direct patient care to diverse patient populations. Proven to think critically in high stress situations and keep patient safety a top priority. Always striving to create strong rapport with both patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and high quality care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN- High Risk Perinatal
Northside Atlanta Hospital
Sandy Springs, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Caring for high-risk obstetrical and postpartum patients with diagnoses such as preeclampsia, multiple gestation, PPROM, fetal growth restriction, gestational diabetes, and more.
- Continuously perform maternal and fetal assessments using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
- Serving as an RN preceptor for newly hired nurses and nursing students, providing clinical instruction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
- Administering high-risk medications such as magnesium sulfate, oxytocin, betamethasone, insulin, etc., while maintaining patient safety and effectiveness of the medication.
- Proficient in sterile technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of Foley catheters.
- Skilled in obtaining labs, peripheral IV insertion, and maintenance. This includes administration of IV fluid boluses and blood product administration.
- Documenting assessments, medication administration, and patient care using Cerner.
- Using critical thinking to recognize signs of early deterioration of the mother and/or fetus and intervene accordingly. This includes responding quickly to obstetric emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive crisis, fetal distress, etc.
- Providing education to the patient and their families while offering empathy and support during their hospital stay, especially during times of stress.
Practicum- Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit (180 Hours Total)
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct care, under RN supervision, for pre and post-operative adult patients including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, providing early ambulation, surgical site care, and administering medications.
- Implemented and maintained seizure precautions based on provider orders, resulting in reduced fall and injury risk for high-acuity patients.
- Assessed patients for neurological deterioration using the NIH stroke scale, GCS, ICP monitoring, neuro checks, and other tools in order to provide intervention promptly.
- Routinely performed blood glucose monitoring, oxygen therapy, airway support, and telemetry monitoring.
- Collected labs, urine samples, and blood work and interpreted the results in order to develop care plans.
- Provided empathetic, compassionate care under supervision while managing complex clinical needs and safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2023
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- AWHONN Intermediate EFM
- Cerner Documentation and Charting
- Infection Control Measures
- High Risk Medication Administration
- Obstetrical and Postpartum Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - December 2025
- Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) - December 2025
- Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics (ALS-OB) - December 2025
- AWHONN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate) - May 2025
Timeline
Staff RN- High Risk Perinatal
Northside Atlanta Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Practicum- Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit (180 Hours Total)
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University