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CHRISTI CHANEY JENNESS

Surprise,AZ

Summary

Experienced OB nurse with 24 years in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Antepartum, and OB Triage. Skilled in circulating cesarean section deliveries and bilateral tubal ligations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support in women's health. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Labor and Delivery

Banner Health
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided care on high-demand Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Triage units.
  • Circulated cesarean sections and bilateral tubal ligations.
  • Provided care in both preoperative and postoperative settings.
  • Managed critical medical situations effectively.
  • Ensured accurate medication delivery each day.
  • Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members
  • Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care
  • Managed patient admissions and discharges.
  • Cared for new moms and infants on Mother Baby Unit providing Couplet Care.
  • Facilitated education and aid in breastfeeding and infant care.
  • Received Daisy Award nomination 12/2022.
  • Bronze 25-MVP CNO Award 10/2022

OB/GYN Office RN

Premier Care for Women
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Lead nurse in busy OB/GYN office. Met with 8-10 newly pregnant patients to discuss prenatal care and plan of care during pregnancy.
  • Analyzed fetal monitor tracings and NSTs.
  • Coordinated 30-45 triage calls daily for OB/GYN patient concerns regarding prenatal and post-operative care.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in patient care delivery.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

L&D Charge Nurse

East Alabama Medical Center
12.2006 - 05.2021
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart rate tracings and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospital setting.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Cared for new mothers and babies with couplet care on Mother Baby Unit. Assisted with postpartum care of mother and provided breastfeeding assistance as needed.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 2 to 6 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.

RN Labor and Delivery/Mother Baby

Tenet Healthcare-Lakepointe Medical Center
07.2002 - 09.2006
  • RN charge nurse in Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Level 2 Nursery.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
  • Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Facilitated the plan of care
  • Formulated and evaluated health care plans
  • Collected and interpreted patient data
  • Admitted patients
  • Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift

Labor and Delivery RN

Christus St. Michael Health System
09.2001 - 06.2002
  • Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
  • Labor and Delivery RN Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
  • Assisted physicians in delivery of infants and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
07.2001

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Of Maryland - European Division
England, UK
05.1997

Skills

  • BLS, ACLS, NRP certified 20 years
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • EMAR Systems
  • Nurse Management
  • Hospital and Office Experience
  • Phlebotomy
  • Vital Signs
  • Triage
  • Infant Care
  • Cerner, Fetalink, and Obix trained
  • Supervising Experience
  • Patient counseling
  • Postpartum care
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Health screening
  • Preventive health
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Family education
  • High level of autonomy
  • Care planning
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment

Certification


  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification
  • BLS Certification September 2024 thru September 2026
  • IV Certification
  • ACLS Certification September 2024 to September 2026
  • NRP Certification September 2024to September 2026
  • CPR Certification
  • Compact State Registered Nurse License Expires: November 2026 State: AZ, License Number 266685

Timeline

OB/GYN Office RN

Premier Care for Women
01.2023 - 02.2024

RN Labor and Delivery

Banner Health
06.2021 - Current

L&D Charge Nurse

East Alabama Medical Center
12.2006 - 05.2021

RN Labor and Delivery/Mother Baby

Tenet Healthcare-Lakepointe Medical Center
07.2002 - 09.2006

Labor and Delivery RN

Christus St. Michael Health System
09.2001 - 06.2002

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Pensacola State College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Of Maryland - European Division

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