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Samantha Poole

Cairo,GA

Summary

Obstetrics Nurse with 8 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Archbold Grady Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Provided education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
  • Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Surgery

Archbold Grady Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.
  • Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of patients' vital signs during procedures.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing education on the surgical process and recovery expectations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans, optimizing treatment efficacy and safety.
  • Adhered strictly to hospital policies and guidelines regarding infection control measures to prevent transmission of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.

Registered Nurse, Mother Baby

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Promoted breastfeeding success through early initiation, ongoing support, and lactation consultation referrals when needed.
  • Accelerated recovery times by providing thorough instructions on self-care measures for both mother and newborn after discharge from the hospital.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through regular assessments and adjustments to care plans as needed, continuously striving for optimal patient outcomes in every case.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Darton College
Albany, GA

Associate of Arts -

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Newborn Care
  • Assitance with Epidural Administration
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation

Certification

ACLS/BLS Certified

NRP Certified

EFM Intermediate Certified

STABLE Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Archbold Grady Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Surgery

Archbold Grady Hospital
01.2014 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, Mother Baby

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Darton College

Associate of Arts -

Tallahassee Community College

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