Robin Kamalipour

• Followed the standards for Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals when providing care to patients.
• Assessment and patient care for the postpartum mother and infant.
• Obtained vital signs for mom and baby according to hospital policy and as needed.
• Collected blood for lab tests (complete blood count [CBC], hepatic and renal panels, etc.).
• Administered medications as ordered to mother or baby (by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV), intravenous push (IVP), intramuscular (IM) and rectally).
• Education given on pain control and assisted mother in maintaining pain at a comfortable level.
• Assessed for postpartum hemorrhage; administered medications for postpartum hemorrhage (IM, PO, IV, rectally).
• Participated in emergency situations such as Code Purple (postpartum hemorrhage) codes.
• Reported abnormal findings for both mother and baby to the on call provider
• Collaborated with multiple staff for continuity of care
• Cared for patient through couplet care, encouraging skin to skin contact and breastfeeding according to Baby Friendly initiative.
• Administered newborn hearing screens, took transcutaneous measurements of bilirubin and followed with appropriate labs (serum bilirubin, CBC, hematocrit, infant study) if indicated. Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screening and newborn metabolic testing was also done prior to discharge of the newborn.
• Collected infant blood labs at bedside.
• Car seat challenges performed for infants if gestation of less than 37 weeks or weight of less than 2500g. During car seat challenge, infant is continuously monitored via electrocardiogram and pulse oximeter. Infant is observed in car seat and monitored for apnea, bradycardia, low oxygen saturation and of any distress while in the car seat for 90 minutes.
• Administered IV antibiotics to infants when ordered.
• Assisted physician or nurse practitioner with circumcisions and followed all appropriate Joint Commission standards. Assessments performed after circumcisions for monitoring of abnormal bleeding and other signs. Provided interventions for any problems that may arise post circumcision.
• Assisted mother with breastfeeding, education given on proper positioning, correct latch, feeding frequency and other information that would encourage successful breastfeeding.

Extra Duties/Administration Work

• Update standard operating procedures (SOP) for Maternal Child Health Services (MCHS).
• Educated and provided inservices to Mother/Baby staff regarding Code Purple SOP.
• Team member for ongoing process improvement project for Code Purple.
• Performed audits for hand hygiene compliance.

• Prioritized, organized, and provided direct nursing care for mothers and babies in a high risk environment
• Cared for high risk maternal patients (pre term delivery, pre-eclamptic, gestational diabetic, type I and type II diabetic, chronic hypertension, obesity, advanced maternal age) postpartum care.
• Attended births, as needed, and administered tests and treatments of newborns
• Assigned Apgar scores to newborns
• Determined approximate gestational age of newborns through Ballard scores
• Identified normal and abnormal assessment findings in newborns while providing initial and continued assessment for women in the postpartum period
• Assessed patient status and overall response to treatment while collaborating with medical teams and other community facilities, as needed
• Assessed mother and baby status, took vitals, and assessed response to treatment
• Ensured competent care throughout transitional period
• Provided education to mothers regarding breastfeeding, management of sore nipples, diaper changing, and bathing of infant
• Provided education to family members and/or partners regarding appropriate care needs for mother and infant
• Identified when higher level of care was necessary and assisted in transitioning mother and/or infant to appropriate level of care.

• Prioritized and organized care for patients.
• Delegated and supervised supportive staff to ensure well rounded patient care.
• Assessed patient status and overall response to treatment.
• Discussed abnormal results with referring provider and communicated lab results to patient or caregiver.
• Coordinated patient care with outside healthcare facilities when necessary.
• Provided care and education to patients in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.