Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Intermountain Hospital - American Fork, Utah
(2024-03)
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth, and for babies immediately after birth, in the hospital.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Instructed and supervised nursing students and new hires in labor and delivery procedures.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Assessed triage patient needs to determine appropriate care levels and urgency.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the labor process and postpartum care.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse, LDRP - Intermountain Healthcare - Spanish Fork, UT
(2023-09 - 2024-03)
- Provided patient and family education regarding the labor process and postpartum care.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Initiated breastfeeding for new mothers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Served as a liaison between patients and families and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
- Monitored post-operative recovery of patients following cesarean sections or vaginal deliveries.
- Provided emotional support to families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum period.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for labor induction and augmentation procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as shoulder dystocia or maternal hemorrhage.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when caring for high risk obstetric cases.
Lead Medical Assistant - Intermountain Healthcare, Legacy OB/GYN - American Fork, Utah
(2015-12 - 2023-09)
- Supervised, trained and coached team of medical assistants.
- Managed lab controls and systems for all of the clinic.
- Guided patients to room, recorded vital signs, discussed patient medical history and entered information for physician or other clinical staff to review.
- Set up, cleaned and stocked examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Responded to patient callbacks.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
