kristen mcdermott
Guelph,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Guelph General Hospital, excelling in labor support, neonatal resuscitation, and providing emotional support. Achieved significant reductions in childbirth complications through proactive monitoring and timely interventions. Skilled in fostering maternal-infant bonding and enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Guelph General Hospital
01.2006 - Current
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Guelph General Hospital
03.2000 - 12.2004
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Neonatal Resuscitation - Nursing
Guelph General Hospital
Fetal Health Surveillance - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON10.2024
Perinatal Certificate - Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON2005
College Diploma Program - Registered Nurse
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON05.1999
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- Epidural Administration
- Postpartum Care
- Labor support
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Intake and discharge
- Surgical Assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Guelph General Hospital
01.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Guelph General Hospital
03.2000 - 12.2004
Neonatal Resuscitation - Nursing
Guelph General Hospital
Fetal Health Surveillance - Nursing
McMaster University
Perinatal Certificate - Nursing
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
College Diploma Program - Registered Nurse
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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