Caila Colebaugh
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Mother-Baby Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Professional nurse with strong background in maternal and newborn care. Adept at fostering teamwork and achieving high-quality patient outcomes through collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment, postpartum care, and neonatal care. Reliable and adaptable to shifting demands in fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and provided immediate care to newborns and mothers during post-delivery recovery.
- Educated parents on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery strategies.
- Facilitated effective communication between family members, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in routine assessments and screenings to identify potential health concerns in newborns.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses or nursing students in clinical rotations, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Served as a charge nurse for nurses and patients on the the floor. Was a knowledgeable resource and worked as a leader alongside management.
- Served as Co-Chair for the units mentorship program. Created a reference guide and promoted bonding with new hires.
Oncology Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reactions to treatments, ensuring timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients.
- Educated patients and families about treatment processes, side effects, and symptom management.
CNA
Eagle Ranch Academy
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted children with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety. Helped with detox and substance abuse treatment as well as behavioral rehabilitation.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Tech University
St. George, UT12-2022
Skills
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate and caring
- Maternal assessment
- Excellent communication
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor for new hires
- Neonatal assessment nurse
Certification
- Licensed RN, BSN
- Safe Zone Certificate
- Operation Underground Railroad Certificate
- BLS
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Oncology Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
CNA
Eagle Ranch Academy
02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Tech University
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