Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with over 5 years of dedicated service to diverse patients and their families. Brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the team. Recognized for exceptional teamwork skills. Committed to continuous learning and growth to excel in this role. Nearly 4 years of specialized experience as a Postpartum Nurse. Holds Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification through the NCC, demonstrating expertise in this field. Honored with a DAISY award in July 2024, highlighting dedication to providing exceptional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
01.2021 - Current
Educate, Support, and care for patients and their babies
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nursing assessment on mothers and infants
Providing excellent care to mothers and infants in a 32-Bed postpartum unit, caring for an average of 4 couplets per shift
Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive postpartum care plans.
Streamlined nursing processes for increased efficiency in daily tasks and patient management.
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Served as a resource for other nurses on the unit by sharing expertise on evidence-based interventions appropriate for this population group.
Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in postpartum nursing care.
Promoted effective communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals involved in their care.
Reduced patient anxiety by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment during their stay.
Collaborated with obstetricians and pediatricians to ensure seamless care transitions for both mother and baby during the postpartum period.
Outpatient Surgery Nurse
Ascension Providence
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assessed patients Pre and Post Operative care -IV insertion
Charge nurse of a fast-paced Outpatient Surgery unit
Assisted in starting an Outpatient Surgery Triage, in which I would make sure all the paperwork was completed for the patient having surgery, I would also initiate an IV and get any pre-procedure labs that the patient needed. This helped the unit flow more efficiently and provided less stress to the patient, their families, and the outpatient surgery nurses
Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes during complex surgical procedures.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during their hospital stay.
Facilitated timely communication between patients'' families and healthcare team members regarding progress updates and relevant information.
Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care, facilitating seamless handoffs between shifts and departments.
Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
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