Carmen Perry, RN
Roseville,Ca
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate Postpartum Nurse dedicated to patient-wellbeing and continuous professional growth. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, fluent in Spanish, and passionate about delivering exceptional care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
POSTPARTUM REGISTERED NURSE
SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Educated new parents on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including lactation consultants and pediatricians, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed patients receiving magnesium, adhering to established protocols for pre-eclamptic and at-risk patients.
- Assessed and managed infant nutritional intake, using nursing judgment regarding supplementation and breastfeeding continuation.
- Utilized time management skills to perform 24-hour newborn assessments including blood spot tests, glucose monitoring, weight checks and pulse oximetry screenings.
- Participated in postpartum hemorrhage simulations and emergency C-section procedures.
MED/SURG REGISTERED NURSE
SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and postsurgery care, following up with families on outstanding questions.
- Performed sterile dressing changes for surgical incisions, documenting wound appearance and healing progress.
- Proficient in identifying stroke signs and symptoms, and rapidly coordinating necessary interventions.
- Administered patient-specific pain relief measures, incorporating both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Administered blood transfusions adhering to established protocol and provided continuous patient monitoring.
- Provided compassionate and diligent care, recognized with a Daisy Award for excellence.
- Acted as a mentor to new nurses and students, providing guidance and support during their orientation and clinical experiences.
NURSES AID
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided basic patient care and prioritized tasks on the Progressive Care Unit.
- Collaborated effectively within a team to provide compressions and maintain closed-loop communication during cardiac arrest codes.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
GRANADA REHABILITATION & WELLNESS CENTER
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and obtained vital signs.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
BEND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015
Skills
- Proficient Spanish speaker
- Breastfeeding support
- IV therapy administration
- Newborn assessment
- Maternal assesment
- Newborn screening test
- Newborn glucose monitoring
- Newborn pulse oximetry screening
- Proficient in Epic
- Skilled in safe medication practices
- Compassionate
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Patient education and communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Stress Tolerance
- Preeclampsia management
- Emotional support
- Umbilical cord care
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
POSTPARTUM REGISTERED NURSE
SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2024 - 12.2024
MED/SURG REGISTERED NURSE
SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 04.2024
NURSES AID
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
02.2020 - 07.2021
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
GRANADA REHABILITATION & WELLNESS CENTER
10.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
BEND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Associates Degree - Nursing
COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS
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