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Melissa Bragdon

Stafford Springs,CT

Summary

Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hartford Hospital, skilled in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and compassionate labor support. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through individualized care and education, while implementing evidence-based practices that reduced complications during childbirth. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
11.2010 - Current


  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Performed routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and report findings promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Educated patients and families on childbirth processes, pain management options, and postpartum recovery strategies.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures such as cesarean sections, ensuring adherence to sterile protocols and safety measures.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.

Registered Nurse

Rockville General Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2010
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to assess labor progression effectively.
  • Educated patients and families on childbirth processes, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation education and support to new mothers in both individual and group settings.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for postpartum patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for continuity of care upon leaving the hospital setting.
  • Educated patients about prenatal care, fetal development, childbirth options, pain management techniques, postpartum care, and newborn care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Capital Community College
Hartford, CT
05-2001

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • IV insertion
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Labor support
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Perioperative Nurse (Scrub Role, Circulating Nurse)

Accomplishments

Certifications

-RNC-OB Inpatient Obstetrics Certification

-C-EFM Electronic Fetal Monitoring

-RN IAP Inpatient Antepartum Nursing

-RNC-MNN Maternal Newborn Nursing


Recognized with the Nightingale Award for Excellence

In Nursing-May 2024


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
11.2010 - Current

Registered Nurse

Rockville General Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Capital Community College

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