Meliah Patterson
Lancaster
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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vitals to ensure optimal health during labor.
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
- Provided education and support to laboring mothers regarding labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Advocated for patient-centered care by addressing concerns and facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans for patients.
Crew Member, Crew Lead, Assistant Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
Lancaster, CA
10.2018 - 06.2024
- Customer Service & Inventory Management.
- Provided exceptional customer service by accurately taking orders and addressing inquiries.
- Prepared and mixed ice cream creations to meet customer specifications and preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure a safe environment.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2024
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Confidentiality Management
Websites
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) / American Heart Association / August 2024
Neonatal Resuscitation / American Academy of Pediatrics / March 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Antelope Valley Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Crew Member, Crew Lead, Assistant Manager
Cold Stone Creamery
10.2018 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Clinical Experience
- Morehouse General Hospital, Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Willis-Knighton South & The Center for Women's Health, Little Helpers Pediatric Daycare, Foster Johnson Health Center, Passages Hospital | Louisiana
- October 2022 - March 2024
- Patient Care & Treatment Assistance
- Administered medicines, non-sterile dressings, icepacks, and bed bathes to two clients per shift.
- Monitored 1-2 patients' vital signs and symptoms daily while reporting unusual activities to a Registered Nurse for each of my clients.
- Confidentiality Management
- Maintained confidentiality of 10+ patients' information per week by adhering to hospital and HIPAA regulations
- Equipment Administration & Record Management
- Prepared and cleaned two IV pumps a shift and assisted in monitoring patients for adverse effects
- Charted in 1-2 electronic medical records (EMRs) consistently throughout the shift
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. | March 2022 - Present
- Physical and Mental Health Chair 2023-2024
- Committed to the constructive development of its members and public service.
HONORS & AWARDS
President’s List for High GPA | 2020 - 2023