Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, California
07.2024 - Current
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different hospitals, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures and circulated in the operating room.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Administered and managed labor stimulating drugs and procedures such as cervidil, cytotec, titrating Pitocin, and assisting and monitoring foley bulb placement.
Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UNC Johnston Health
Smithfield, NC
09.2021 - 07.2024
Reviewed, tracked and managed progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart tracings and informed delivering provider of status.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Administered fluids, labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin, Cervidil, Cytotec, as well as managed high risk medications such as Magnesium Sulfate and Insulin drips.
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 including circulating and occasionally scrubbing in.
Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of patient status.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
American Mobile Travel Nursing
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 09.2021
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospital settings.
Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV.
Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Trained and mentored other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority.
Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Rehab, ER and L&D
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
09.2014 - 03.2018
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Circulated in the operating room, counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures before, during and upon completion of operations.
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse at New York City Gianna Center for Women's Health and FertilityRegistered Nurse at New York City Gianna Center for Women's Health and Fertility