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Christina Cataldo

Christina Cataldo

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Obstetrics Nurse with 14 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Chippenham Medical Center
09.2011 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
  • Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Memorial Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 08.2011
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Memorial Regional Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2009
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
  • Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
  • Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA
04.2009

Skills

  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
  • Antepartum care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric Emergency Response
  • Newborn care
  • Intrapartum Care
  • IV Insertion
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Health Promotion
  • Emotional Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Diabetes management

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Chippenham Medical Center
09.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Memorial Regional Medical Center
12.2009 - 08.2011

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Memorial Regional Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2009

Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

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