Savannah Lawson
Corryton,TN
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in family practice and hands-on experience gained through clinical rotations. With 16 years of nursing experience in labor and delivery and case management I am eager to expand my practice and provide care to patients across the lifespan. Hardworking and passionate with strengths that include teamwork, problem-solving, time-management, and building relationships with patients and colleagues. Dedicated to practicing evidence-based medicine to improve patient outcomes. I am excited to start my career and looking for a welcoming environment to assist me in transitioning into this new role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amerigroup Community Care
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 10.2014
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson- Newman University
Jefferson City12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson- Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05-2008
High School Diploma -
Knox Central High School
Knoxville05-2004
Skills
- Women's health
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Physical assessments
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Treatment Planning
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Certification Pending
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License- Pending
- Registered Nurse- Tennessee (Multistate)- #166495 Expires 4/30/26
- American Red Cross- Advanced Life Support- Expires 2/28/26
- American Red Cross- Basic Life Support- Expires 10/31/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Expires 11/30/25
Clinical Experience
Westbrook Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
- 180 hours- Pediatric Rotation
- 240 hours- Adult Health Rotation
Tennova Women's Health Specialists
Knoxville, TN
- 180 hours- Women's Health Rotation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amerigroup Community Care
10.2014 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson- Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carson- Newman University
High School Diploma -
Knox Central High School
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