Dedicated Registered Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Family care center, excelling in patient education and assisted mothers to improve breastfeeding experience. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and family advocacy to enhance patient outcomes, successfully educating families on postpartum and infant care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure this position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients, focus on Women's Health and infants
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
Provided high quality care to approximately six patients per day on a 20-bed unit
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
Led successful eight-person team comprised of RNs, and ancillary staff
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
Educated patients, families and caregivers on postpartum and infant care
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
strong advocate for mothers, babies, and the community serves.
as a resource supporting any team member or patient with lactation support.
began an evidence based project related to lactation education for staff to better support moms and babies.
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