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Daisy Award
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Stephanie Williams

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

Distinguished Labor and Delivery RN with a proven track record at AdventHealth, excelling in comprehensive maternal care and fostering maternal health support. Renowned for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and advanced fetal heart rate monitoring. Achieved significant outcomes in high-risk pregnancy management and postpartum recovery, contributing to improved health metrics. Healthcare professional with focus on labor and delivery. Extensive experience in managing patient care, supporting mothers during childbirth, and ensuring wellbeing of newborns. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient education and emergency response, embodying compassionate and reliable approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labor and Delivery RN

AdventHealth
07.2014 - Current
  • Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decisionmaking.
  • Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
  • Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as a patient advocate by communicating concerns promptly to healthcare providers and intervening when necessary to protect patients'' rights.
  • Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Contributed to lower infection rates through diligent adherence to infection control protocols such as hand hygiene and equipment sterilization procedures.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during challenging times in labor and delivery process.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate and personalized support during the birthing process.
  • Supported maternal-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth whenever possible.
  • Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Decreased incidence of postpartum hemorrhage with timely administration of medications and interventions as needed.
  • Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress.
  • 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.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Mother/Baby/Transition Nurse

Sky Ridge Medical Center
09.2007 - 01.2015
  • Provided emotional support for new parents facing challenges such as postpartum depression or anxiety related to parenthood adjustments.
  • Maintained accurate medical records to support clinical decision-making, facilitate communication among healthcare providers, and ensure proper billing procedures were followed.
  • Promoted family bonding by supporting skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth.
  • Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home for new families.
  • Provided culturally competent care, respecting patients'' diverse backgrounds, values, beliefs, and individual needs.
  • Assisted with newborn assessments including Apgar scoring, weight measurements, hearing screenings, and identification of potential health issues requiring further intervention or referral to specialists.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care to mothers and babies during postpartum recovery.
  • Reduced the risk of complications by educating new mothers on proper breastfeeding techniques and infant care practices.
  • Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
  • Facilitated a smooth transition from labor and delivery to the mother-baby unit, ensuring continuity of care for both mother and infant.
  • Increased staff efficiency by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices in mother-baby nursing care.
  • Performed skilled nursing tasks such as IV administration, wound care, catheterization, and medication management for both mothers and infants as needed.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
12-2000

Skills

  • Comprehensive Maternal Care
  • Maternal Health Support
  • Labor and Delivery Support
  • Maternal Health Evaluation
  • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Gestational diabetes care
  • Management of Obstetric Emergencies
  • Cesarean Section Assistance
  • Facilitation of Vaginal Births
  • Postpartum Support
  • Epidural assistance
  • Postpartum care
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Birth plan implementation
  • Electronic fetal monitoring
  • Supportive Listening

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • C-EFM

Daisy Award

I received a Daisy Award in 2020 for going above and beyond providing care for a patient and was nominated by her husband. Her husband said that they couldn't have made it through the rough delivery without my "compassionate care."

Timeline

Labor and Delivery RN

AdventHealth
07.2014 - Current

Mother/Baby/Transition Nurse

Sky Ridge Medical Center
09.2007 - 01.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College

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