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Melinda Limon

Liberal,Kansas

Summary

With a proven track record at Southwest Medical Center, I excel in labor and delivery support and family guidance, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. My expertise in pain management strategies and community resources, coupled with my ability to develop comprehensive educational curricula, showcases my dedication to empowering expectant families through knowledge and compassionate care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IBCLC/ Childbirth Educator

Southwest Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Advised expectant parents regarding available birthing options during the hospital delivery.
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of expectant families through empathetic listening skills, inclusive language usage, and cultural competency.
  • Encouraged informed decision-making by providing objective information about potential medical interventions during labor, benefits and risks associated with each option.
  • Developed comprehensive curricula for prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding support classes to ensure well-rounded education.
  • Empowered clients with knowledge on various labor coping techniques to better prepare them for childbirth experiences.

Public Health Nurse

Haskell County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
  • Patient Care: Developing individualized treatment plans, evaluating patient histories, and observing patient factors to modify treatment plans effectively.
  • Maternal and Child Health: Promoting prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits.
  • Health Education: Assessing and responding to individual and community health education needs, and conducting outreach programs.
  • Community Engagement: Strengthening relationships with community partners and participating in collaborative events.

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

SWMC
11.2018 - 12.2024
  • Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
  • Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple specialties, coordinating consults and referrals as needed to ensure comprehensive care planning.
  • Contributed to the development of patient education materials, providing clear and accurate information on labor and delivery procedures for expectant mothers.
  • Provided compassionate care during critical situations, offering emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the birthing process.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

MCH/Targeted Teen Pregnancy Nurse

Seward County Health Department
04.2016 - 11.2018
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Promoting prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits with teen moms as well as the underserved.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Services

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
05-2015

Skills

  • Labor and delivery support
  • Family guidance
  • Community resources
  • Pain management strategies

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- KBN 2015 May
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • IBCLC -International Board Certified Lactation Consultant- 2024 January


Timeline

IBCLC/ Childbirth Educator

Southwest Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Public Health Nurse

Haskell County Health Department
04.2023 - Current

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

SWMC
11.2018 - 12.2024

MCH/Targeted Teen Pregnancy Nurse

Seward County Health Department
04.2016 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Services

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seward County Community College

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