Brendalee Costa
Po Box 1897 Kamuela
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs.
Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Worked closely and assisted obstetricians in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kona Community Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Hilo
Hilo, HI05-2008
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kona Community Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hawaii At Hilo
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