Christine Hebert

• 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.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered medications, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Collaborated with health care team members to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Prior Authorizations and Referral Management
• Clinic Vaccine Coordinator

Clinic nurse at medically supervised nutrition and weight loss center.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs
• Patient education of diet and lifestyle modifications promoting weight loss
• Medication administration

Home Health Field Nurse.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Administered medications, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Extended Care Pediatric Home Health Nurse.

• Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Extended Care Pediatric Home Health Nurse.

• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric patients.
• Counseled and educated parents of pediatric patients on care of special needs, such as tracheostomy care, Ventilator education, Peg tube care , medication administration etc.

• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients for Obstetrics and gynecological issues and surgical procedures. Post Operative care for procedures in this unit such as Cesarean Section, Vaginal delivery, Bladder Suspension, Dilation and Curettage, & Hysterectomy.
• Performed I.V. administration and therapy.
• Examined patients and dispensed medications as needed.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Knowledgeable in STDs, HIV and family planning.
• Breastfeeding education and assistance