Cheryl Prince
Golden,CO
Summary
Accomplished and passionate registered nurse with 5.5+ years' experience looking for opportunities where I will use my experience and allow for continued professional development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Sterling Regional MedCenter
03.2024 - Current
- OB triage, admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
- Educated patients about prenatal care, fetal development, childbirth options, pain management techniques, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive nursing care and support throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, epidural administrations, forceps deliveries, vacuum extractions, and circumcisions.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status. Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Coached mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Littleton Advent Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- OB triage, admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
- Provided emotional support, guidance and education to mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives
- aided in induction of labor for high and low risk women
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2024
- OB triage, admit, transfer, and discharge patients.
- Provided emotional support, guidance and education to mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician and midwives during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs.
- Aided in induction of labor for high and low risk women
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
North Suburban Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Patient care and education, Critical thinking and problem solving, medication administration, Clinical care with other health care providers, Clinical documentation
- Coordinate care teams for patients, Admit/Transfer/Discharge patients
- Unit Audits
- Service recovery: meet with patient to ensure their needs are being met and resolve any issues and complaints that arise
- Attend departmental and Hospital meeting.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Cared for up to 6 patients during night shift.
Trauma Registered Nurse
North Suburban Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Patient care and education, Critical thinking and problem solving, medication administration, Clinical care with other health care providers, Clinical documentation
- Relief Charge Nurse duties.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Served as an effective preceptor for nursing students completing their clinical rotations in the trauma unit, providing constructive feedback and guidance throughout their learning experiences.
- Expedited patient flow through the trauma bay by efficiently triaging incoming cases according to severity and prioritizing treatment accordingly.
Nursing Student Extern
Porter Adventist Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist patients with ADLs, Vitals, I.V removal, Catheter placement/removal, Bladder scan, Assist RN as needed.
Lead Medical Assistant
West Alameda Family Medical Center | Dr. Joseph Matarazzo DO
12.2008 - 06.2017
- Front office duties: Verify Insurance, Check patients in, Schedule appointments
- Main contact for ordering and maintaining vaccines through (VFC), laboratory and office supplies.
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided Patient care.
- Demonstrated expertise in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Managed insurance authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, or procedures to facilitate timely access to necessary treatments for patients
Lead Medical Assistant
Guardian Angels Health Center | Dr. Joseph Matarazzo DO
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Merged West Alameda Family Medical into Guardian Angels Health
- Front & Back office duties
- Provided Patient care.
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Ensured patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated expertise in phlebotomy, specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Managed insurance authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests, or procedures to facilitate timely access to necessary treatments for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Denver College of Nursing
Denver, CO12.2018
Associate of Applied Science -
Heritage College
Denver, CO12.2008
Skills
- Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Detailed
- Compassionate
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership
- Stress Management
- Patient care
- Obstetric Nursing
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- High-Risk Pregnancy
Accomplishments
Daisy Award nominee 2021 & 2022
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse -Colorado board of nursing
- ACLS - Advanced Life support
- BLS- Basic life support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
- Baby Friendly Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Spinning babies Certified
- Registered Medical Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Sterling Regional MedCenter
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Littleton Advent Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
North Suburban Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2022
Trauma Registered Nurse
North Suburban Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2021
Nursing Student Extern
Porter Adventist Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2019
Lead Medical Assistant
Guardian Angels Health Center | Dr. Joseph Matarazzo DO
08.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Medical Assistant
West Alameda Family Medical Center | Dr. Joseph Matarazzo DO
12.2008 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Denver College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science -
Heritage College
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