RN, Labor and Delivery
St. Al's
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
