Melissa Flowers

• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviours and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
• Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
• Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth. Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
• Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
• Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
• Collected biological samples from patients, checked pulses, monitored temperatures and assessed blood pressure to keep close eye on changing maternal conditions.
• Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
• Gynaecological and paediatric pre and post care including admissions, education and discharge planning.

• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
• Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviours and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions post-labor.
• Worked at multiple different locations and remained versatile to the needs of the agency and the hospitals attended.
• Tasked to paediatrics wards caring for children up to 12 months
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

• Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Paediatric ward work supporting ENT patients pre and post surgery, including education and care management.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
• Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Student Midwife - 1993 to 1994

• Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
• Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
• Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
• Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.

• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.

Lactation Consultation Certification which is renewed every 5 years. Highly valuable skill in my line of work to assist new mothers with Breastfeeding to ensure they have confidence and feel comfortable being sent home with their newborn.

Both specialist on the ward with continued outpatient consultation service from 0-6 week olds and providing ante-natal education and support.

Hospital trained in both a Registered Nursing (1992) and Midwifery (completed 1995).

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse.