Anita Hufham
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care spanning over 24 years. Specialized in providing exceptional care in high-risk and low-risk hospital settings for the past 22 years. Dedicated the last 3.5 years to preoperative, circulating, and PACU care for scheduled Cesarean Section patients within the Labor and Delivery department. Passionate about ensuring the well-being of patients and their families during pivotal life moments. Prioritizes effective communication and building strong relationships with patients, peers, and families. Excited about the opportunity to continue learning new skills while utilizing extensive experience in the field.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
MultiCare Health System
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Direct patient care in Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn setting
- Intake assessment and preoperative preparation of scheduled Cesarean Sections
- Circulating and Postoperative observation and management of scheduled and non-scheduled Cesarean Sections
- Emotionally supported patients and their family members during Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn inpatient stay
Staff RN
Mid Coast Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Direct patient care in an 11-bed Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn setting
- Unit Resource (charge RN)
- Triaged antepartum patients
- Circulated urgent and emergent Cesarean Sections
- Emotionally supported patient family members during Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn inpatient stay
Staff RN
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Direct patient care in a diverse cultural setting for Labor, Delivery, & Postpartum patients
- Triaged Antepartum patients
- Emotionally supported patient family members during Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn inpatient stay
Staff RN
Naval Hospital Oak Harbor
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Direct patient care in a culturally diverse, low-risk Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Level 1 Nursery
- Managed and coordinated patient/ nurse assignments and tasks for the Labor, Delivery, postpartum, and Newborn unit
- Triaged antepartum patients
- Emotionally supported patient family members during Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn inpatient stay
Staff RN
Seton Family of Hospitals
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Direct patient care for high-risk Labor and Delivery patients
- Circulated in Labor and Delivery for scheduled, urgent, and emergent Cesarean Sections
- Immediate post-anesthesia recovery care of Cesarean Section patients
- Direct patient care in the Mother/Baby unit during times of low census in Labor and Delivery
Staff RN
Lemoore Naval Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2011
- Direct patient care for Labor, delivery, Postpartum, and newborns
- Assumed the role of Charge Nurse for 6-bed Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Level 1 Nursery
- (This was a contract position through Columbia-Arora Joint Venture.)
- Triaged antepartum patients
Staff RN
Central Valley Hospital
11.2001 - 02.2005
- Direct patient care for Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Level 2 Nursery
- Assumed the role of Charge Nurse for Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, and Level 2 Nursery
- Triaged antepartum patients
Staff RN
Geary Community Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2001
- Direct patient care and charge nurse duties for Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit for 2 years
- Direct patient care in 6-bed Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, Level 2 Nursery, and Post Gynecological Surgical Care unit for approximately 1 1/2 years
- Floated to ER and 4-bed Intensive Care Unit frequently during times of low census
Staff RN
Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2001
- Direct patient care in an acute care setting
- Assumed charge nurse duties for a 46-bed Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit and a 2-bed Intensive Care Unit
- Assumed charge nurse role and primary RN responsibilities for the Geriatric Behavioral Unit
- Floated to all other hospital units in a supportive role during times of low census
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05.1998
Skills
- Triage patient status
- Effective communication
- Patient Education
- Maintain patient charts
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Diabetes management
- Perioperative nursing
- Compassion and Empathy
- Needs Assessment
Certification
RN, WA, 04/30/25
Timeline
Staff RN
MultiCare Health System
10.2020 - 05.2024
Staff RN
Mid Coast Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2020
Staff RN
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2017
Staff RN
Naval Hospital Oak Harbor
11.2013 - 10.2015
Staff RN
Seton Family of Hospitals
09.2011 - 07.2013
Staff RN
Lemoore Naval Hospital
08.2003 - 04.2011
Staff RN
Central Valley Hospital
11.2001 - 02.2005
Staff RN
Geary Community Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2001
Staff RN
Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 10.2001
RN, WA, 04/30/25
Associates Degree - Nursing
San Juan College
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