Bridget Plunkett
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with strong leadership and experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent nursing service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
New York City Gianna Center for Women's Health and Fertility
12.2022 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients experiencing complications in pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, menstrual cycle and hormonal issues
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- As the lead nurse on staff, worked directly with Provider managing emergent situations, monitoring and responding to time sensitive lab work and ultrasounds, and educating patient on plan of care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center - Labor and Delivery
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage or need for neonatal resuscitation; collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients' conditions.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures such as vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to mother and baby after birth contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Advocated for Patient safety to Healthcare Provider and educated patients on risks/benefits of relevant interventions during labor and delivery process to ensure patient is able to make best informed decisions regarding plan of care
- Supported patients in grieving process following loss of baby during delivery of patients with already known fetal demise; provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support and connected them with resources upon discharge.
- Assisted parents to provide care for newborns post-delivery; including breastfeeding support and education on infant care basics and warning signs of complications
Registered Nurse
SEVA Home Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Cared for nonverbal patient dependent on nursing care for all activities of daily living including wound care, G-tube feedings, tracheotomy and ventilator care, hygiene, and range of motion exercises.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery -
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN05.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS12.2021
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Benedictine College
Atchison, KS12.2021
Skills
Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
Accurate cervical exams
Obstetric Emergency Response
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Patient and family advocacy
Breastfeeding support
Flexibility to provide Antepartum and Postpartum care when staffing needs arise
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) NY
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- Columbia 2024 Perinatal Palliative Care Course
- AWHONN Fetal Monitoring
- AWHONN Perinatal Nursing
Accomplishments
- Nurse Residency Quality Improvement Project, Patient Education on Induction of Labor, 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
New York City Gianna Center for Women's Health and Fertility
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
SEVA Home Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center - Labor and Delivery
01.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery -
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Benedictine College
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Benedictine College
- Registered Nurse (RN) NY
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- Columbia 2024 Perinatal Palliative Care Course
- AWHONN Fetal Monitoring
- AWHONN Perinatal Nursing
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