Shannon March

• Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
• Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
• Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
• Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 12-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 1-2 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

• Assisted with triage, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care. Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education. Assisted with well baby care
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 20-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 1-2 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Cared for patients in 10-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• Assisted with triage, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care. Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Cared for patients in 4-6-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients in postpartum.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 10-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 1-2 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks in labor and delivery.

• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 20-bed postpartum providing direct care to up to 4-6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks. In labor and delivery 6 bed unit taking care of 1-2 labor patients.

• Cared for patients in 10-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Managed 4-5 nurses and nursing activities in 20-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

• Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
• Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
• Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor and delivery environment.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.
• Cared for patients in 4-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 6 patients in challenging postpartum/surgical environment.

• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery
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• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 1-2 patients in challenging labor & delivery environment.

• 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.
• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Cared for patients in 10-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
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• Managed 3-5 nurses and nursing activities in 10-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

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• Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Managed 7-9 nurses and nursing activities in 20-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 1-2 patients daily.