Monicah Edison
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Acted as a patient advocate by communicating their needs and preferences to the medical team, ensuring personalized care plans.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal continuity of care.
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
Labor and Delivery RN
Memorial Hermann
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
- Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
Nurse Manager
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in a 35 labor and delivery bed , 6 running ORs, 9 bed PACU, and 13 private bed OBED, hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
West Florida Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialties, coordinating consults and referrals as needed to ensure comprehensive care planning.
- Enhanced communication between departments by establishing clear reporting structures for efficient information sharing.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Focus Staff
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for all patients under my care during their labor and delivery experience.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
- Contributed to reduced infant mortality rates with diligent monitoring of neonatal vital signs postdelivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Labor and Delivery RN
Ascension Sacred Heart
03.2014 - 01.2015
- 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 and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Labor and Delivery RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate and personalized support during the birthing process.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05.2010
Skills
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Breastfeeding support
- Labor support techniques
- Preterm Labor Management
- Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
- Epidural Administration
- Induction of Labor
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Operative vaginal delivery
- Cesarean Section Assistance
- Obstetric Emergency Management
- Newborn care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Antepartum care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Training staff
- Acute care expertise
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Certification
- Licensed RN, California
- Licensed RN, Texas Compact
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
AMN Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN
Memorial Hermann
06.2022 - 10.2022
Nurse Manager
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
02.2021 - 05.2022
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
West Florida Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Focus Staff
01.2015 - 03.2017
Labor and Delivery RN
Ascension Sacred Heart
03.2014 - 01.2015
Labor and Delivery RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
02.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pensacola State College