Skylar Dykes
Mount Carmel,TN
Summary
Highly efficient and compassionate Labor and Delivery Nurse with 1.5 years of experience in hospital and birthing center environments. Fully versed in all aspects of labor and delivery, antepartum, postpartum and nursery care. Possesses exceptional critical thinking skills in fast-paced, high-tension settings. Experience in circulating and assisting in C-sections. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Has been inducted to Sigma Theta Tau, a national honor society dedicated to developing future leaders in nursing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health Pediatric Neurology
Johnson City, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in a child''s care plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Kingsport, TN
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process
- Assisted the physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored the patient's vital signs
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty
- Modified the patient's treatment plan as required by the patient's responses and condition
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section
- Monitored mothers to ensure they were recovering properly, both physically and emotionally
- Administered and monitored magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
- Educated new mothers and fathers on how to care for their infant, including instructions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, bathing, cord care and circumcision care
- Managed the care of the newborn infant by providing ongoing assessments until discharge
Registered Nurse
Union City, TN
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process
- Assisted the physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored the patient's vital signs
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty
- Modified the patient's treatment plan as required by the patient's responses and condition
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section
- Monitored mothers to ensure they were recovering properly, both physically and emotionally
- Administered and monitored magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
- Educated new mothers and fathers on how to care for their infant, including instructions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, bathing, cord care and circumcision care
- Managed the care of the newborn infant by providing ongoing assessments until discharge
Education
Bachelors in Science of Nursing -
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN01.2022
High School Diploma -
Volunteer High School
Church Hill, TN01.2018
Skills
- HIPAA and OSHA compliant
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communicator
- Pain and labor management
- Fetal monitoring
- Delivery and neonatal care
- Infection Prevention
- Ante- and postpartum care
- Seizure Management
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- CPR certification
- CNA License
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
Activities
- Graduated High School with Honors, Distinction, and Work Ethic diploma
- Member of Bethel University Swim Team as Co-Captain
- Active Pledge Mistress of Lambda Sigma Sorority
- President of Bethel University's Nursing class of 2022
- 2018- Women's Collegiate Triathlon All-American Scholar
- 2019-2020- Academic All Mid-South Conference
- 2020-2021- Academic All Mid-South Conference
- 2021-2022- Academic All Mid-South Conference
- 2021-2022- Mid-South Conference Champions of Character Team Representative
- 2022- Inducted member of Sigma Theta Tau national honor society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ballad Health Pediatric Neurology
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kingsport, TN
04.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Union City, TN
05.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelors in Science of Nursing -
Bethel University
High School Diploma -
Volunteer High School