Madelyn Overby
Brandon,MS
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with extensive Labor and Delivery experience at Merit Health River Oaks, skilled in medication administration, patient care, and patient education. I have gained the ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and critical assessments. With my work experience I have learned how to manage post-operative care from Cesarean Sections to a variety of surgeries, and postpartum care. I am committed to fostering a safe environment and training new staff in best practices, while ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
Flowood, MS
09.2023 - Current
- Administered ordered medications, observed patient outcomes, and reported findings to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care plan development and implementation.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting understanding and adherence to care regimens.
- Maintained precise, timely documentation of patient progress within electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs for safety and health status.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized birth plans.
- Educated patients on labor progression, pain management, and newborn care practices.
- Trained new nursing staff on labor and delivery protocols and best practices.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, MS
2023 - 2023
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, promoting recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Nursing
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Obstetric emergency response
- Labor support
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support 2021- present
Basic Life Support 2021 - present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2023 - present
Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2023 - present
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Series (CLAS) in Maternal Healthcare 2022 - present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Oaks
09.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Nursing
Mississippi State University
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
2023 - 2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center