Krista Shamblin-Ball

• Maintaining professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses related to perinatal education.
• Established trusting relationships with local OB/GYN practices to facilitate referrals for perinatal education offerings.
• Enhanced patient understanding by developing and delivering comprehensive perinatal education programs.
• adjust high risk pregnant patients insulin and blood pressure medication as needed.

• Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
• Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

• Maintained timely documentation of injection procedures, contributing to streamlined patient recordkeeping.
• Enhanced patient care by maintaining a clean and organized treatment area, adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
• Improved patient comfort by efficiently administering injections and providing clear explanations of procedures.

• Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
• Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
• Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.

• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
• Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.

• Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
• Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Worked as Charge RN, resource and break relief on a busy 18 bed L&D unit

Travel assignment