Marcia Graham

• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during labor and delivery.
• Provided patient education on labor processes, pain management options, and postpartum care.
• Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during labor and delivery procedures.
• Mentored new nursing staff on best practices for labor support techniques and emergency response.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• 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.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births, pregnancy complications including fetal deaths.
• Improved overall patient outcomes and satisfaction by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities and supporting individualized, compassionate care.
• Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
• Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
• Educated new patient admissions on available pain management options while supporting patient autonomy by involving them in decision making process regarding birth plan.
• Participated in regular departmental meetings.
• Followed procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Performed triage on incoming obstetric or post partum patients to determine needed treatment.

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• Administered medications, implemented established care plans by following provider orders, policies and procedures.
• Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards within the unit.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Monitored patient responses to all interventions to ensure safety and comfort, responding promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educated patients on vaginal or cesarean post partum course and newborn care/feeding promoting better understanding of outcome goals. Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, enhancing overall care quality.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Assisted in administering medications and treatments to pediatric patients under supervision.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Observed experienced nurses, gaining insights into best practices in pediatric care.
• Provided emotional support to pediatric patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical environment.
• Managed time effectively while juggling multiple patients and priorities, ensuring all pediatric patients received optimal attention and care based on their unique needs.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting by adhering to established protocols for infection control and hazardous materials handling.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.