Madison Espen
Bowling Green
Summary
Registered Nurse with over three years of Labor & Delivery experience providing individualized, evidence-based care to mothers, newborns, and their families. Experienced in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for low- and high-risk obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Skilled in clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, fetal heart rate interpretation (EFM), obstetric emergency response, circulating in scheduled and emergency cesarean deliveries, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for compassionate patient advocacy and creating a calm, supportive environment during life's most significant and vulnerable moments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for laboring, antepartum, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Independently manage labor inductions, labor progression, postpartum recovery, and ongoing maternal-fetal assessments.
- Interpret continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and implement timely evidence-based interventions for Category II and Category III fetal heart rate tracings.
- Respond rapidly to obstetric emergencies including postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, cord prolapse, eclampsia, fetal distress, and emergency cesarean deliveries.
- Circulate scheduled and emergency cesarean deliveries while maintaining sterile technique, coordinating the surgical team, and ensuring patient safety throughout the perioperative experience.
- Administer obstetric medications, IV therapy, blood products, and emergency medications while monitoring maternal and fetal response to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
- Collaborate with obstetricians, certified nurse-midwives, anesthesiologists, NICU teams, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and surgical staff to provide coordinated patient care.
- Provide patient and family education on labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and discharge planning to promote safe transitions home.
- Served as relief charge nurse during high patient volumes, assisting with patient flow, staffing coordination, and unit operations to maintain safe, efficient care delivery.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Memorial Hospital
Marysville, OH
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed orientation as a newly licensed Registered Nurse in a Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit.
- Triaged obstetric patients by assessing maternal and fetal status, prioritizing care, and communicating findings to the healthcare team.
- Performed independent cervical examinations, comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments, medication administration, and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) interpretation to evaluate labor progression and maternal-fetal well-being.
- Performed 24-hour newborn screenings, discharge assessments, and state-mandated newborn testing to evaluate readiness for discharge.
- Assisted the operating surgeon during a scheduled cesarean delivery by maintaining tissue retraction and supporting intraoperative patient care.
- Educated patients and families on breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, newborn care, infant safety, and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Clinical Nurse Technician
Wood County Hospital
Bowling Green, Ohio
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Rendered hands-on patient care under the supervision of registered nurses while adhering to hospital policies and standards of care.
- Measured and documented vital signs, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, heart rate, and other patient observations, promptly reporting changes in condition.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, feeding, ambulation, repositioning, and comfort measures to promote safety and independence.
- Supported nurses with patient care, specimen collection, admissions, transfers, and discharge preparation.
- Provided compassionate care and therapeutic communication while supporting patients and families, including those experiencing end-of-life care and loss.
Family Nanny
Devries Household
Bowling Green, Ohio
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Supervised three children in a home environment, ensuring their safety and well-being. from beginning ages 2 to 8.
- Maintained clean and safe environment aligned with parental goals, ensuring children's well-being.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment that was in alignment with parental goals and expectations.
- Organized activities, games, crafts, and outings, enhancing children's engagement and creativity.
Concessions Attendant
Bowling Green City Pool & Waterpark
Bowling Green, Ohio
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Served 50-80 customers each shift, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Sustain customer satisfaction through various needs and problem resolution.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by addressing needs and resolving issues effectively.
- Trained 6 new employees on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
Hostess
The Stones Throw Tavern & Grill
Bowling Green, Ohio
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Trained 3 employees to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
- Addressed customer inquiries ranging from operating hours, seating availability, and menu items.
- Helped streamline the process of service for servers, bussers, and food runners by consistently monitoring the dining floor and identifying areas of need.
- Processed online to go orders, ensured order was 100% accurate and delivered in a timely manner.
- Streamlined service process for servers, bussers, and food runners by monitoring the dining floor and identifying areas of need.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo12-2022
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, OH05-2018
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient & Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation (EFM)
- Patient Advocacy
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Electronic Health Records (Epic)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Ohio Board of Nursing | License #RN.518653
- Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN) - Completed July 2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Expires 4/30/2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 4/30/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires 7/31/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse Technician
Wood County Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2023
Family Nanny
Devries Household
01.2018 - 12.2022
Concessions Attendant
Bowling Green City Pool & Waterpark
05.2016 - 07.2019
Hostess
The Stones Throw Tavern & Grill
04.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green High School
Honors & Awards
- DAISY Award Nominee Extraordinary Nursing Student Award (2021)
- Presidential List (Spring 2019, Summer 2022, Fall 2022)
- Dean's List (Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022)
- Honors List (Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021)
- St. Charles Auxiliary Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2018)
Community Service
- Mercy College Food Pantry Volunteer
- American Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer
- Elementary School Vision & Hearing Screening Volunteer