Compassionate Registered Nurse with a background in Labor and Delivery. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
LewisGale Medical Center
Salem, Virginia
07.2024 - Current
Provide support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
Monitor fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
Assist in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
Educate parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
Demonstrate compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Lead OB Scrub Technician
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg, VA
06.2013 - 07.2024
Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Ensure that all medical supplies are adequately stocked and organized in the OB department.
Prepared rooms prior to patient admission by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that equipment is functioning properly.
Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
Registered patients using electronic health record system.
Compiled and maintained records of births, paternity acknowledgments and fetal death certificates.
Assisted with C-sections when necessary as well as labor and postpartum care for mother and baby.
Maintained a sterile field by setting up surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established protocols.
CNA/Registered Medication Aide
Warm Hearth Village
Blacksburg, VA
06.2007 - 06.2014
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Supported daily living activities by assisting with feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Safely and accurately prepared and administered all medications by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.