Payton Knuckles
Navarre,FL
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing patient needs. Strong clinical skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and emergency response. Known for reliability, compassion, and achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Baptist Health Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to facility policies and procedures during all aspects of patient care delivery.
- Facilitated emotional well-being for patients and families during the LDRP process by providing compassionate counseling and guidance.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families to ensure timely updates on progress and treatment plans.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for neonatal resuscitation as needed, working closely with the nursery team to facilitate seamless transitions in critical situations.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring vital signs and identifying early-warning signs of potential issues.
- Improved patient safety by implementing evidence-based practices in infection control and medication administration.
- Contributed to improved clinical outcomes by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on current trends in obstetric nursing care.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the LDRP unit while addressing any identified areas of concern.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation education and support to new mothers in both individual and group settings.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for postpartum patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members for continuity of care upon leaving the hospital setting.
- Educated patients about prenatal care, fetal development, childbirth options, pain management techniques, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed patients with pre-eclampsia and closely monitored patients’ while on magnesium.
- Assisted in code situations to include rapid-transfusion protocol and effective resuscitation measures.
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 08.2024
- Supported mission readiness through meticulous maintenance and servicing of aircraft armament systems.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections on armament systems and components.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-flight checks to verify functionality of all integrated weapon system components on each assigned aircraft.
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing efficient organizational strategies for tools, parts, and documentation within the workplace.
- Addressed complex challenges through skilled application of technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and specifications related to aircraft armament systems.
- Expedited repair turnarounds with prompt identification of required parts or materials for each maintenance task at hand.
- Prevented accidents by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols during all aspects of weapons handling operations.
- Collaborated closely with other maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of aircraft repairs, modifications, and inspections.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Arizona State University
Glendale05.2024
Associate Of Arts - Aircraft Armament Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2019
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL08-2018
Skills
- Maternal health
- Breastfeeding support
- IV insertion
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Certification
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Baptist Health Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
06.2024 - 02.2025
Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 08.2024
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate Of Arts - Aircraft Armament Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
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