Melissa McCants

Through the time period of 4/07 to 3/25, I have worked as a float RN in Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Med Surg that includes tele, ortho, peds, general surgery, ICU, and a short time in ER. I have also worked as a Clinical Coordinator and Nursing Supervisor. I have done so until there was a permanent position in our Labor and Delivery Dept that is now called Women and Newborn Services. I joined WNS 2 years ago. In this department we provide LDRP and Nursery care as well as care for GYN patients. I still float to Med Surg as needed. Please see below for tasks I perform:

• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
• Served as a patient advocate by communicating concerns promptly to healthcare providers and intervening when necessary to protect patients'' rights.
• Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, pediatricians and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures.
• Improved breastfeeding success rates by providing lactation support and education to new mothers, addressing their concerns, and troubleshooting challenges.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from labor rooms to postpartum units or neonatal intensive care units as needed for appropriate patient care continuity.
• Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, and vacuum extractions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
• Supported maternal-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth whenever possible.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
• Mentored new nurses by providing guidance on best practices in labor and delivery nursing care for successful skill development.
• Decreased incidence of postpartum hemorrhage with timely administration of medications and interventions as needed.
• Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• 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.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• 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.
• 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.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Assisted with transfer of patients to higher levels of care.
• Care of the level II newborn.

• Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from labor rooms to postpartum units as needed for appropriate patient care continuity.
• Decreased incidence of postpartum hemorrhage with timely administration of medications and interventions as needed.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• 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.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

*** was placed on medical leave due to pregnancy complications

• Worked in the Med Surg unit that included total joints, med surg, general post op, OB/GYN, pediatrics, tele.
• Cross trained to Labor and Delivery, Nursery.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, SQ and monitored responses.
• Delegated and supervised CNAs, LPNs, new grads.
• Nursing tasks to include IV, foley, NG, wound care, vital signs, admissions and discharges, blood product administration.
• Provided care to various ages of the life span.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.