Kayla Chappins
Lake Saint Louis
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with focus on Labor and Delivery, bringing relevant experience in managing high-pressure situations while providing top-notch patient care. Strengths include adeptness at facilitating seamless labor processes, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and using critical thinking to make quick decisions during emergencies. Previous work has demonstrated significant positive outcomes for patients as well as improved efficiency within maternity departments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Louis
St Louis
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vital signs and providing education on breastfeeding and infant care.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Identified potential risks associated with pregnancy or labor using established protocols.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Saint Peters
07.2016 - 01.2024
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Telemetry Nurse Extern
SSM
Lake St. Louis
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records including clinical notes, medication administration records, flow sheets.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient vital signs on a continuous basis using telemetry equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families dealing with difficult diagnoses or situations.
- Performed physical assessments of assigned patients including obtaining vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided individualized care, consistent with the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the RN.
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges in a timely manner while complying with hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Charles Community College
Dardenne, MO12-2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Clear patient communication
- CPR certification
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency response
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety compliance
- IV setup
- Breastfeeding education
- Birth coaching
- Operating room skills
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mercy St. Louis
01.2024 - 05.2025
Telemetry Nurse Extern
SSM
07.2023 - 11.2023
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2016 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Charles Community College
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