Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Cherry Anne Paule

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

With extensive experience at Sentara Healthcare, I excel in maternal newborn and postpartum care. I also had medical-surgical nursing experience for few years and I wish to refresh my knowledge and skills in it. I have trained some of my colleagues in the postpartum unit and have taken the role of a charge nurse. I am also proficient in EPIC and bilingual in English and Tagalog . Patient safety is top priority for me and believe that I have excellent bedside manners and I get along well with my peers. I am compassionate and recognized for productive and efficient task completion. I believe that I have strong nursing values and skills and would be a great addition to your team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Maternal Newborn

Sentara Healthcare
Virginia Beach, Virginia
11.2016 - Current
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
  • Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
  • Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
  • Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients upon admission to the unit.
  • Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
  • Implemented individualized nursing care plans for postpartum mothers and their newborns.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for their babies immediately after birth.
  • Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
  • Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
  • Performed tests on newborns to check metabolic and cardiac conditions after birth.
  • Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
  • Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
  • Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2013 - 11.2016
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional and psychological support.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake
05-2013

Skills

  • Precepting
  • Vaccine administration
  • Medical assessment
  • Discharge coordination and teaching
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Lab result interpretation
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Physical assessments
  • Performing EKG's
  • Medication administration
  • Family and patient support
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient care
  • Hearing screenings and metabolic screenings for newborns
  • Postpartum and Newborn care
  • Infection control measures
  • EPIC proficiency
  • Taking vitals
  • Mobility assistance
  • SBAR communication
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Bi-lingual in English and Tagalog

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Awards
  • Multiple "Wow" and "We" moments form peers

Languages

Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • BLS certified (through RQI)
  • Maternal Newborn Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
  • Preceptor Training
  • Charge Nurse Training

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Maternal Newborn

Sentara Healthcare
11.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Sentara Healthcare
07.2013 - 11.2016
  • BLS certified (through RQI)
  • Maternal Newborn Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
  • Preceptor Training
  • Charge Nurse Training

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sentara College of Health Sciences
Cherry Anne Paule