Shelli Edwards

Pediatric nurse on a 10 bed unit. Care provided to pediatric patients ranging from 2 days old to 18 years old. Care provided to adult patients of all ages for Med-Surg overflow. Took care of patient with respiratory problems and on high-flow oxygen, patients in DKA and on insulin drips, failure to thrive patients on tube feedings, and patients with a wide range of other medical condition. Ratio ranges from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on the acuity of the patient.

Busy 22 bed Mother/ Baby unit. 1:4 couplet ratio. Centricty and Meditech charting. Admission of vaginal and c-section deliveries along with their newborns. Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery. Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding. Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations. Phototherapy provided to infants. Labs, CHD and PKU performed on infants. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. In depth education provided to mother's on their care upon discharge as well as newborn care upon discharge

Mother baby travel nurse on a 24 bed unit. Admission and discharge of vaginal and csection deliveries. Admission and discharge of newborn infants. IV insertion and removal. IM and SQ injections. Antibiotics and Venofer administration performed. Assisted with circumcisions. Bili light administration and monitoring. Infant baths, PKU tests and bilirubin levels drawn

Mother baby travel nurse on a 22 bed unit. Admission and discharge of vaginal and csection deliveries. Admission and discharge of newborn infants. IV insertion and removal. IM and SQ injections. Antibiotics and Venofer administration performed. Assisted with circumcisions. Bili light administration and monitoring. Infant baths, PKU tests and bilirubin levels drawn

Postpartum charge nurse on a 12 bed unit. Admission and discharge of fresh Vag and CS deliveries. IV insertion. Blood administration. Lab draws. Wound care and dressing changes. Care provided to Med-Surg and GYN patients as well. PO, IM, SQ medication administration. Ratio 1 nurse to up to 12 patients.

Mother Baby nurse at 700+ bed hospital. Assessment and discharge of postpartum mother and newborn. IV insertion. PO, IM and SQ medication administration. Phototherapy administered to infants. Lab draws on mother and infants.

Mother Baby nurse in Critical Access hospital. Admission and discharge of patients. Assisted with labor inductions. Assisted with epidural placements. Took over care of newborn once delivered. Apgar and Ballard scores performed. Newborn medications given. IV and Foley insertions. Antibiotics, IM and SQ injections administered. Phototherapy on infant

Mother Baby nurse on a busy floor. Ratio of 4:1 couplets. Care provided for postpartum mothers and their newborn babies. Admission of fresh vaginal and C-section deliveries. Admission of newborn babies. Discharge education provided on both mothers and infants. Some skills performed were: Wound care, blood sugars on moms and babies, blood administration, bili light therapy, O2 administration on infants. Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses. Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit

Nurse in the well baby nursery. 10:1 ratio. Assessment and care provided to newborn babies. Baths given. Test performed: NBS, Bilirubin, CBC, Retic, Congenital Coronary Heart Defect. Bili light therapy

• Delivered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Managed the patient discharge and admissions process. Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. NG Tube care. IV pump. Epic Charting

• Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor. Took records of birthdays and times. Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Assisted in the Labor and Delivery process. Assistance with Breastfeeding. Perform PKU and Hearing screens, place and monitor infant under bili lights, draw cbc and bili levels on newborns. Postpartum nurse with a ratio of 1:6. Blood draw, IV and Foley insertion. Assist with C-Section and Epidural placement. PCA and IV pump

• Mother Baby nurse on a 20+ bed unit. Ratio 1:4. Couplet Care. Admission and Discharge of postpartum mothers and infants. Assessment and care given to fresh C-Section and Vaginal deliveries along with their newborn babies. IV and Foley care provided. IV pumps. OG Tube suction babies. Help with Breastfeeding

• Night shift relief charge nurse on a 20+ bed unit. Ratio of 1:6+. Assessment and care of fresh Vaginal and C-Section mothers and their infants. Assessment and car of GYN and plastic surgery patients. Assessment and care of Med-Surg overflow patients. Floated to Orthopedic, Rehab, Respiratory and Cardiac floors. Assist with Breastfeeding. IV and PCA pumps. Foley care. CBC and Bili labs drawn on infants. PKU and Hearing Screens

• Night shift charge nurse on a 20+ bed pediatric floor
• Assessed and care of patients 5 days old and up
• Patient care for respiratory issues, wound care and infection, broken bones, needing surgery and more
• Assisted with helping to get patients ready for the Cath lab
• IV insertion
• Assisted in Spinal Taps
• Floated to Adult Med-Surg floor with a ration of 1:8
• Wound care performed
• Left due to moving out of state