Kelsey Stuckless
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery/Special Care Nursery (Level 2) at The Montfort Hospital. Skilled in managing critically ill newborns and supporting high-risk deliveries. Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and compassionate patient advocacy. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care and outcomes for mothers and infants.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics/Special Care Nursery
The Montfort Hospital
05.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team (physicians, midwives, respiratory therapist, etc.) during labor, delivery, transition to mother-baby unit and/or transfer to special care nursery (level 2).
- Managed critically ill newborns during transitional phase by assessing vital signs, administering respiratory support (CPAP, PPV), administering prescribed intravenous/intramuscular medications and fluids.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Worked various departments, notably post-natal ward and special care nursery level 1 and 2.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to quickly assess patients and delivered appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Post-natal ward: As per scope of practice, monitored mother’s post-caesarean care (wound and anesthesia) as well as coached breastfeeding and postpartum care.
- Special care nursery level 1 and 2: Managed critically ill premature and term infants care within scope of practice. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to manage cases. Administered naso-gastric feeds, medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2012
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Player
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Calm in Neonatal Emergency Situations
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Excellent Critical Thinking
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- General Class Registration with the College of
Nurses of Ontario since 2012 - NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (04/2022)
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics/Special Care Nursery
The Montfort Hospital
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Australia Nursing Agency
10.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
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