Wendy Lyall

• Provided expert level of care for antepartum, laboring/delivering as well as postpartum and level I nursery patients at the family birth center AVH.
• Implemented and monitored individualized patient care and birth plans, addressing specific needs and complications during labor.
• Assessed fetal well-being through electronic fetal monitoring, intervening when necessary.
• Educated patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques and newborn care.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.

• Assessed and monitored patient's on busy telemetry unit
• Medical/Surgical care of post Cardiac Cath, Step Down ICU status patients.

As a New Graduate, became proficient in Post Partum Care, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Level II nursery cares.