Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery at Women and Infants Hospital. Expert in obstetric emergency response and neonatal resuscitation, providing exceptional care and support to families. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through individualized care and mentoring new staff to uphold high standards in maternal-infant bonding and care practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Women and Infants Hospital
04.2008 - Current
Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Respond to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Assess infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Assist physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Coach new mothers with breastfeeding techniques.
Support physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Aid with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Coordinate care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Work closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Assist obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Perform vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Increase patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
Promote maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
Provide emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Participate in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
Educate expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
Mentor new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
Enhance patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Administration
Stonehill College
North Easton, MA
Skills
Antepartum care
Intrapartum Care
Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
Breastfeeding support
Obstetric emergency response
Neonatal resuscitation
Labor support
Medication and IV administration
Certification
CPR Certified through March 2027
ACLS Certified through February 2026
NRP Certified through October 2026
C-EFM Certified through April 2027
The DAISY Foundation Award
Nominated by a patient and her partner for compassionate and excellent care provided during a two day induction and delivery of a preterm twin pregnancy.