Allegra Payne

• 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.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
• Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
• Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
• Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
• Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
• Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
• Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
• Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
• Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
• Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• 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.
• 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.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
• Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
• Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
• Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
• Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
• Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
• Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.

• 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.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
• 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.
• Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
• Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
• Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.

Care of various pediatric cardiac patients with congenital heart defects.

Educating parents on medication purpose, side effects, adverse reactions, and administration of medications.

Educating parents and family about different cardiac defects and the surgical procedures to correct the defects.

• Administered IV medications, titrated drips, and managed complex wound care for critically ill patients.
• Promoted a culture of quality and safety by adhering to infection control measures and reporting any concerns in a timely manner.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications for better health outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advancements in telemetry nursing practice continually.