CHRISTINA METZGER
Midland
Summary
Experienced nurse looking for a position in NICU. Current experience includes a Level 3 NICU as well as special care babies. I also have 16 years experience of Labor and delivery with well baby /transition nursing. Prior to becoming a nurse in 2005 , I had a degree in Surgical technology where i worked in different settings for 13 years.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
Columbus ,GA
07.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on infant care, feeding techniques, and discharge procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses on NICU protocols and best practices for neonatal care.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate the health status of high-risk infants.
- Utilized advanced monitoring systems to track patient progress and detect changes in condition.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize NICU processes and workflows.
- Epic charting
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Francis Emory
Columbus Ga
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Delivered comprehensive care to laboring patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the birthing process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized birth plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying potential complications for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, postpartum recovery, and newborn care to promote informed decision-making.
- Charge nurse Duties
- Used Cerner charting
- Worked well baby Nursery as well as postpartum ( Mother-Baby)
- Baby Friendly hospital
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan, GA
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Led training sessions for new staff on best practices in labor and delivery protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility for care teams.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary meetings, influencing care strategies that prioritize maternal-fetal well-being.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores within the labor and delivery unit.
- Epic charting
- Charge nurse duties
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
08.2005 - 07.2011
- 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.
- Low risk patients
- LDRP
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05-2005
Skills
- Level 3 NICU
- EPIC charting
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments labor
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
BLS,NRP and Stable certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Francis Emory
10.2013 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
08.2005 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College