Melissa Rambo
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Intermountain Healthcare, St. Vincent Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District-FamilyHealthCenter
11.2011 - 09.2022
- Reduced complications in high-risk and low-risk pregnancies through careful monitoring and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, identifying potential risk factors that may impact pregnancy outcomes.
- Collaborated with nurse practitioners to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers based on their unique needs and preferences.
- Remained current on emerging trends in obstetrics and gynecology through continuing education opportunities, implementing new practices when appropriate for enhanced patient care.
- Provided emotional support to women experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate resources when necessary.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and addressing individual needs of patients and families.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds or fetal heart rate monitoring to evaluate maternal-fetal well-being accurately.
- Educated patients on prenatal health issues, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care practices.
- Developed rapport with diverse patient populations through effective communication skills and cultural sensitivity training.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Rose Siena Hospital
02.2008 - 11.2011
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
Certified Nursing Assistant
TLC Care Center
07.2002 - 12.2002
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2007
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Women's health exams
- Critical Thinking
- Test Interpretations
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Breastfeeding support
Certification
- BLS certified through 1/31/25 and quarterly through RQI
- NRP certified through 1/31/25
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certified through 4/30/25
- Limited OB Ultrasound Certified - 10/19-20/2012
- ACLS certified through 1/31/25 and quarterly through RQI
- Multi-state Montana RN License - NUR-RN-LIC-194212 Active through 12/06/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Intermountain Healthcare, St. Vincent Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bear Valley Community Healthcare District-FamilyHealthCenter
11.2011 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Rose Siena Hospital
02.2008 - 11.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
TLC Care Center
07.2002 - 12.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
- BLS certified through 1/31/25 and quarterly through RQI
- NRP certified through 1/31/25
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring certified through 4/30/25
- Limited OB Ultrasound Certified - 10/19-20/2012
- ACLS certified through 1/31/25 and quarterly through RQI
- Multi-state Montana RN License - NUR-RN-LIC-194212 Active through 12/06/2025
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