Motivational Newborn Maternal Nurse with experience caring for newborns and mothers through childbirth process. Energetic and friendly professional certified in NRP and BLS. Polished in educating new parents on infant care, administering therapeutics and promoting maternal-infant bonding. Passionate for caring for high-risk patients and assisting to emotional needs of mothers during postpartum period. Ready for a new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in a different setting.
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Brandi Cisco
Registered Nurse
Aledo,TX
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Maternal Newborn Nurse
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for patients in Magnet Designated Level IV Maternal Care Facility, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Educated patients on how to breastfeed, postpartum self-care, and how to recognize signs of postpartum emergency.
- Administered medication and various therapies safely following physicians orders and in line with treatment plan.
- Accurately documented treatment of patients in line with policies and procedures.
- Proficient in EPIC.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Experienced in NICU care for feeders/growers as float nurse.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Coordinated and consulted with multi-member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Management of newborn care with bili-lights, car seat testing, accu-check/glucose protocol, CCHD testing, and PKU testing.
- Management of blood transfusions, IV therapy, and incision care.
Medical City Las Colinas
Maternal Newborn Nurse
07.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Accurately documented treatment of patients in line with policies and procedures;Proficient in charting with Meditec and CPN.
- Educated patients on how to breastfeed, postpartum self-care, and how to recognize signs of postpartum emergency.
- Administered medication and various therapies safely following physicians orders and in line with treatment plan.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Coordinated and consulted with multi-member health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Management of newborn care with bili-lights, car seat testing, accu-check/glucose protocol, CCHD testing, and PKU testing.
- Management of blood transfusions, IV therapy, and incision care.
Education
The University of Texas At ArlingtonArlington, TX
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2019
University Overview
Clinical experience hours completed on Telemetry, PACU, Critical Care, Medical Surgical, NICU, Neurology, Oncology, ED, Post-Surgical, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum/Couplet Care Units.
- 3.52 GPA
West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon, TX
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies
05.2013
University Overview
- 3.929 GPA
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Breast Feeding
- Medical Record keeping
- Safety Protocols
- Newborn Education
- Electronic Charting
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Assessment
- Family Education
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- Vaccine administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Medical assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Neonatal nursing
- Compassion and Empathy
- Administering immunizations
- EMR Systems
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care Assessment
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 06/05/19, Multistate, Current
- RNC-MNN-Registered - Certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing, 09-28-2023
- Certified BLS - RQI Quarterly Training - Current 2024
- Certified NRP - RQI Quarterly Training - Current 2024
Timeline
Maternal Newborn Nurse
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Maternal Newborn Nurse
Medical City Las Colinas
07.2019 - 03.2021
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies
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