Mikayla Hirschman
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital in high-risk obstetrics, showcasing strong critical thinking and emergency response skills. Excelled in compassionate patient care, reducing childbirth complications, and effective team communication. Proficient in electronic fetal monitoring and fostering positive birthing experiences. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Barnes Jewish
09.2022 - Current
- High risk OB experience managing patients with pre-eclampsia, multiple fetuses, gestational diabetes, preterm deliveries, and other high risk obstetrical conditions.
- Provided compassionate support during labor and delivery, creating a positive birthing experience for mothers.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Conducted thorough assessments of expectant mothers to monitor vital signs, fetal well-being, and maternal progress.
- Ensured optimal patient care during labor induction through careful administration of medications like misoprostol, pitocin or cervidil.
OB Scrub Technician
Barnes Jewish
- Performed instrument counts before each procedure, ensuring no items were left behind after surgery completion.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Strengthened teamwork among the surgical staff through active collaboration and open communication to facilitate better patient outcomes.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations that arose during surgeries, demonstrating quick thinking and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex procedures, effectively anticipating their needs and providing necessary tools.
Student Nurse Technician - Labor and Delivery
Barnes Jewish
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Assist in preparing patients for obstetric procedures, including delivery and cesarean sections
- Ensure that the labor and delivery rooms are set up with the necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assisted with vaginal deliveries by helping mothers push using a variety of techniques and helping with positional changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO08.2022
Skills
-Electronic Fetal Monitoring
-Compassionate and Caring
-Ability to work under stress
-Time management
-Patient education and counseling
-Listening and communication skills
-Health care team communication
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Barnes Jewish
09.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Technician - Labor and Delivery
Barnes Jewish
02.2022 - 09.2022
OB Scrub Technician
Barnes Jewish
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College