Andrea North
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Dedicated Women's Health Nurse with ten years labor and delivery experience, caring for patients with respect and compassion using multidisciplinary approach. Ready to take on a new professional challenge with returning to a role in Labor and Delivery, focusing on obstetrical patients throughout antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Women's Health Department
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to women throughout pregnancy and postpartum including prenatal visits and fetal non-stress tests
- Conduct physical exams and manage medications to promote optimal maternal and fetal health
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, midwives, and lactation consultants to provide patient centered care
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding support and education, and depression screening
- Assisted in gynecological patient care, encompassing chart communication, medication management, and surgical assistance.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
Detroit, MI
04.2011 - 10.2022
- Manage high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, delivery, and recovery on a 12-bed unit.
- Managed patients in a five-bed triage at a ratio of 1:5.
- Operate EPIC EMR and OBIX to monitor, document, and organize patient care.
- Circulated and coordinated operating room during Cesarean section deliveries.
- Managed patient conditions and progress by utilizing critical thinking skills in adherence to ACOG guidelines and system policies.
- Delegated tasks to RNs, OB Surgical Technicians, Nurse Externs, and Registration Clerks and monitored their completion against internal standards.
- Supported nursing staff with effective leadership and motivated necessary change to meet department benchmarks.
- Functioned in a variety of highly skilled roles such as triage, preceptor, and charge.
- Educated patients on pain management during labor/delivery, facilitating informed decision-making regarding personalized pain control options.
- Educated patients on perinatal management, addressing queries and offering informative resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2009
Minor - Health Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2009
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, State of Michigan
- BLS (11/2023)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Honoree (All semesters 2005-2009)
- Cum laude graduate
- Daisy award nominee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Women's Health Department
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Henry Ford Hospital Main Campus
04.2011 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Minor - Health Psychology
Wayne State University