Christina Hicks

• Managed care of normal labor/preterm labor/medicated and non-medicated labor/inductions/c-sections/placenta previa/diabetic patients/hypertensive disorders/shoulder dystocia/hemorrhages.
• Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication and trust in the care provided.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care.
• Float to NICU and OB units

• Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
• Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
• Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating nursing care for critical patients.
• Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted care plans as needed, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Refer to charge nurse position at St Mary's Hospital and Medical Center

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in other units (ICU, and ER) when needed.
• Obtained non-stocked meds from pharmacy for all hospital units.