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Overview
Work History
Education
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License And Certifications
References
Training
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Nikki McDermott

Palmer,AK

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

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Providence Alaska Medical Center
03.2018 - Current
  • Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
  • Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
  • Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
  • Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.

Registered Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless prenatal, antepartum, and postpartum care.
  • Enhanced patient safety through meticulous monitoring of vital signs, medications, and overall wellness.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
  • Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications in both the mother and baby during the birthing process.
  • Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, and swaddling.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in maternal-child nursing to promote optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby.

Registered Nurse

Parkview Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Coordinated discharge planning for mother-baby pairs, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and support upon leaving the hospital.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence by addressing diverse patient needs with sensitivity and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all families.
  • Assisted lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.

OBGYN Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Exclusively RNs
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.

RN Case Manager

Maxim Health Care Service
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

RN

Alaska OBGYN
01.2013 - 02.2014
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Education

Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage
05.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Alaska’s Institute of Technology
11.2010

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Alaska’s Institute of Technology
12.2009

Skills

  • Antepartum care
  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric Emergency Response
  • Newborn care
  • Intrapartum Care
  • IV Insertion
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Student Precepting
  • Training staff
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Women's health exams
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Vitals monitoring

License And Certifications

34599, Alaska, Registered Nurse, Current

References



  • Malia Skinner, Manager Providence Alaska Medical Center, (907) 500-3142
  • Stephanie Ferguson, Assistance Manager Providence Alaska Medical Center, (907) 212-3845
  • Sara Bailey, RN Alaska Native Hospital, (907) 980-5981
  • Helen Spensor, Independence Park Medical, (907) 522-1341

Training

  • NRP
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • STABLE
  • Supervise: LPN, CNA
  • Case management
  • Wound care
  • Wound Vac
  • Catheters
  • Medication management
  • High Risk Pregnancy, GYN surgery, Postpartum, Dementia, Diabetic
  • Down syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy (adults/children)
  • Assisted in office procedures
  • Essure procedure
  • Leep procedure
  • Colposcopy procedure
  • Thermachoice procedure
  • Endometrial Biopsy
  • Hysterosonogram
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • IM injections
  • IV starts
  • Telephone triage in women’s health
  • EPIC computer charting system
  • MEDITECH computer charting system

Certification


  • Maternal Newborn Nursing
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Providence Alaska Medical Center
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. Francis Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse

Parkview Medical Center
05.2015 - 01.2018

OBGYN Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Exclusively RNs
01.2015 - 01.2018

RN Case Manager

Maxim Health Care Service
05.2014 - 05.2015

RN

Alaska OBGYN
01.2013 - 02.2014

Masters in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Alaska Anchorage

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Alaska Anchorage

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Alaska’s Institute of Technology

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Alaska’s Institute of Technology

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