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Myaja Swinton

Newport News,VA

Summary

Obstetrics Nurse with 3 years of monitoring women and infants. 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. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel RN

Stone Springs Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Provided education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
  • Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as epidurals, episiotomies, and cesarean sections.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during labor and delivery.

Travel RN

UMMC
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.

Travel RN

Augusta Healthcare
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
  • Advocated for patient preferences within the context of evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring that individualized care plans are developed and followed throughout labor and delivery.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through regular assessments and adjustments to care plans as needed, continuously striving for optimal patient outcomes in every case.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in labor and delivery nursing through professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, or reading relevant literature.

Travel RN

Lovelace Womans Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Streamlined communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain a supportive environment during labor and delivery.
  • Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
  • Advocated for patient preferences within the context of evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring that individualized care plans are developed and followed throughout labor and delivery.

Travel RN

Inova Alexandria
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during labor and delivery.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.

Registered Nurse

Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Decreased maternal stress levels by utilizing effective pain management strategies tailored to individual needs.
  • Identified potential high-risk pregnancies early in the process, allowing for proactive intervention and specialized care as necessary.
  • Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
  • Advocated for patient preferences within the context of evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring that individualized care plans are developed and followed throughout labor and delivery.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU
Omaha, NE
01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

ECPI
Newport News, VA
07.2020

Skills

  • Labor and Delivery Care
  • Labor and Delivery Proficiency
  • Labor and delivery support
  • Team Communication and Collaboration
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Timeline

Travel RN

Stone Springs Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Travel RN

UMMC
10.2023 - 01.2024

Travel RN

Augusta Healthcare
07.2023 - 10.2023

Travel RN

Lovelace Womans Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023

Travel RN

Inova Alexandria
10.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

Mary Immaculate Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Riverside Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

WGU

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

ECPI
Myaja Swinton