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Brania Higgs

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with experience at Cone Health System, excelling in labor and delivery. Proficient in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and adept at providing emotional support. Recognized for effectively managing high-risk cases and ensuring optimal newborn care, demonstrating critical thinking and a commitment to patient-centered outcomes.Offering strong foundation in patient care and eagerness to learn and grow in fast-paced medical environment. Brings understanding of maternal and fetal health, along with developing proficiency in clinical procedures and patient monitoring. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical support in a L&D role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Cone Health System
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wellstar Heath System
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Education

Nursing

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2024

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Antepartum care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Newborn care
  • Emotional support
  • Postpartum care
  • Labor support
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Cone Health System
02.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Wellstar Heath System
07.2024 - 01.2025

Nursing

Winston Salem State University

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