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Olivia McLeod

Spotsylvania,VA

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

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

INOVA
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success through early initiation, ongoing support, and lactation consultation referrals when needed.
  • Provided education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
  • Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as epidurals, episiotomies, and cesarean sections.
  • Expedited admissions processes for incoming patients while ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions of care from antepartum to postpartum units through detailed documentation and clear handoff reports.

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Southeastern Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • I floated to all medical surgical floors including oncology, orthopedics, neuro, medtele.
  • I was able to acclimate to different floor every shift and provide excellent care to every patient I took care of.
  • Provided personalized care for each patient that was in my care
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
  • Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse

Mosaic Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • I Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.

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  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Charge Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Mary Washington Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA
08.2018 - 08.2020

Skills

Patient and family advocacy

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Software

Epic

Certification

BLS - May 2025

Additional Information

References

  • Reena Jane Monroy Bautista - Charge RN - 7033020021
  • Julianne Alonso - Charge/Rapid response RN - Juliannealonso524@gmail.com - +1 (540) 706-7203
  • Patti Lively - Charge RN - (850) 363-3544 - pkinsey1111@gmail.com


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

INOVA
07.2023 - Current

BLS - May 2025

05-2023

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Southeastern Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

Mosaic Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Charge Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Mary Washington Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2022

ADN - Nursing

Germanna Community College
08.2018 - 08.2020
Olivia McLeod