Nicole McLean,BSN,RN
Summary
Experienced Postpartum Registered Nurse with a strong focus on professionalism, compassion, and teamwork. Proven track record of providing excellent care and support to new families while exceeding industry standards. Specializing in lactation education, neonatal resuscitation, and postnatal education. Seeking opportunities in women’s and infant care within my home community in a forward-thinking, innovative institution that prioritizes human-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Stockton, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Educate new parents on proper newborn care and normal newborn behavior to promote and support maternal and family adaptation and safety.
- Manage emergencies, such as postpartum hemorrhage, hypertension, neonatal hypoglycemia, and respiratory distress.
- Assist with breastfeeding, LATCH, and postpartum recovery.
- Recognize changes in condition necessitating escalation of care, including admission to the NICU.
Labor and Delivery Intern-Post Licensure
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, such as maternal hemorrhage and fetal distress.
- Provided emotional support to both mother and family members throughout the birthing process.
Postpartum Nurse Intern-Post Licensure
Adventist Health System
Marysville, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed the physical condition of postpartum patients and monitored vital signs.
- Educated patients about newborn safety practices, such as car seat installation and safe sleep habits.
- Identified risk factors associated with postpartum depression and referred patients for further evaluation when necessary.
Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse-OBGYN
UC Davis Health
Sacramento, CA
02.2017 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Developed educational materials related to obstetric topics for use in classes or one-on-one instruction sessions with patients.
- Supervised nursing staff members in providing appropriate obstetrical care to patients.
- Educated patients about fetal development, nutrition, labor and delivery procedures, pain management options, postpartum care, and breastfeeding techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2023
Lactation Education Program - Lactation Education Program
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA05-2016
Skills
- magnesium therapy; hypertension; diabetes
- postpartum hemorrhage; high-risk patients
- lactation education, elimination function
- fetal demise; traumatic birth
- complex social history; abuse; mental health
- surrogacy & twins/triplets
- neonatal abstinence
- neonatal hypoglycemia & respiratory distress
Certification
- California Registered Nurse #95346903
- Basic Life Support #01112259780
- Advanced Critical Life Support #235405953089
- Neonatal Resuscitation Providor #8NM-1407
Professional Organizations
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude-Arizona State University, Nursing-2023
- Presidential Honors-Butte College, Nursing-May 2023
- UC Davis Health Professional Governance Award 2019
- Presidential Honors-Sacramento City College, Vocational Nursing- May 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery Intern-Post Licensure
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
12.2023 - 02.2024
Postpartum Nurse Intern-Post Licensure
Adventist Health System
07.2023 - 08.2023
Sr. Licensed Vocational Nurse-OBGYN
UC Davis Health
02.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butte College
Lactation Education Program - Lactation Education Program
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Sacramento City College
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