Emily Churchill
Yellowknife
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stanton Territorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized birth and postpartum care plans.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students on best practices, clinical procedures to enhance team performance and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, conducted assessments, and documented patient progress accurately during labor to ensure patient safety.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as prescribed to support labor progression, in accordance with established protocols.
Permanent, Casual and Full-time Registered Nurse
BU (Birth Unit) - IWK Women’s Health Program
04.2018 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs using advanced monitoring systems, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in labor and delivery, fostering a culture of continuous learning And support.
Travel Nurse: OBS
Travel Nurse: OBS (Venture Healthcare) – Stanton Territorial Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated expectant families on birthing processes, pain management options, and newborn care practices post-delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety protocols during labor and delivery procedures.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to patients in high-pressure labor and delivery environment.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for optimal health during labor.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare team, ensuring responsive care tailored to individual preferences and concerns.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse
OBS (Obstetrics) – Stanton Territorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated expectant families on birthing processes, pain management options, and newborn care practices post-delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Collaborative
Memorial University of Newfoundland And Labrador
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Clear patient communication
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Labor support
- Accurate documentation
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
Certification
- Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS)_
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Acute Care Of At-Risk Newborns (ACORN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stanton Territorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse: OBS
Travel Nurse: OBS (Venture Healthcare) – Stanton Territorial Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Temporary Full-Time Registered Nurse
OBS (Obstetrics) – Stanton Territorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Permanent, Casual and Full-time Registered Nurse
BU (Birth Unit) - IWK Women’s Health Program
04.2018 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Collaborative
Memorial University of Newfoundland And Labrador
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