Samanda Chambers

• Assessed and monitored labor progress, and maternal vital signs.
• Monitored fetal heart rate patterns in labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
• Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
• Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation, effacement, and "station" of the descending fetal head.
• Assisted the patient to manage pain and pressure via position changes, movement, breathing techniques, visualization, massage, encouragement, and medications as desired.
• Assisted in the delivery of newborns, via cesarean section, spontaneous vaginal delivery, and vacuum deliveries.
• Provided postpartum care to mothers and newborns including monitoring vital signs and education on infant care like breast/bottle feeding (per pt needs,) with appropriate time intervals and volumes, burping, diapering, and infant safety regulations and cautions.
• Assessed, monitored and administered medication or mechanical methods as needed to minimize excessive maternal blood loss.
• Assessed and monitored for breathing transitioning and appropriate infant oxygen saturation..
• Troubleshooted and instigated actions to resolve causes of unstable vital signs in both mother, and baby.
• Reviewed discharge instructions with families prior to discharging mothers and babies from the unit.
• Provided specialty care for late preterm, or critically ill newborns within the level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments administered and changes in condition.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting rest and recovery.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• The same responsibilities listed in the position at St. Alphonsus; were also required here, however there was no NICU
• Provided 1:1 RN to infant ration care within the "Well Infant Nursery," to closely monitor and possibly intervene in the care of newborns struggling with the initial transition period, maintaining appropriate blood glucose levels, and other non critical concerns.

The same responsibilities listed under both St. Alphonsus, and at Silverton were also required for this position..

• Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
• Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
• Monitored vital signs, administered IV fluids, medications, blood and other treatments per physician orders, and evaluated their effectiveness through observation of clinical indicators like, pain level, respiratory rate, and lab values.
• Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
• Documented patient care services in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
• Cared for individuals with a wide array of medical issues.