Natashia Saxton

Comprehensive Care of uncomplicated and high risk perinatal and newborn patient:

• Core Charge Nurse
• Triage, L&D, OR/PACU, antepartum, postpartum and newborn care
• Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care
• Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.

• Streamlined the employee onboarding process by developing comprehensive health screening protocols and immunization requirements.
• CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) tracking and reporting of healthcare personnel influenza vaccine status and infection control adherence rates.
• Employee injury coordinator
• Performed safety rounding on facility units

Comprehensive care of the perinatal and newborn patient.

• Triage, L&D, OR/PACU, postpartum, antepartum and newborn care
• Relief Charge Nurse
• Preceptor to newly hired RN's

Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and pain level and implementing appropriate interventions.

• Streamlined EHR documentation processes by, ensuring accurate data entry for reimbursement purposes.
• Recognized early signs of post-operative complications, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
• Educated patients and families about post-operative care, addressing concerns, and promoting adherence to discharge instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Triage, L&D OR/PACU, antepartum, postpartum and newborn care

• Weekend Charge Nurse
• Conducted unit competencies and trained staff
• Preceptor to newly hired RN's
• Interviewed and screened nurse nurse applicants
• Created an employee newsletter focused on policy changes, Joint Commission Standards of Care, Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) improvement and unit updates