Christine Rush
Denair,CA
Summary
RN with nearly two years of experience in Labor and Delivery, possessing exceptional medically backed interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Self pride in patient advocacy, teamwork, integrity, and dependability. All current and previous experience has provided me with the opportunity to hone these skills for working competently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while providing excellent patient care. Seeking to continue to apply these skills as an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse and dedicated team member in a part time or full time position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Emanuel Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Proficient in fetal monitoring and monitoring of mother
- Proficient in determination fo care via triage of patients 20 weeks of gestation and over
- Reporting assessment of patient and fetus to physicians
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data
- Perform cervical examinations before and during labor to communicate the most accurate status and course of care
- Assist physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and complex method emergency deliveries
- Circulator during cesarean section deliveries, Recovery of patients post cesarean section
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions when complications are identified
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
- IV Therapy & lab draws
- EKG
- Wound care
- Assess patients for nursing needs
- Establish and implement a plan of care by collecting patient history on admission
- Administer medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intravenously while monitoring for side effects and reactions
- Foley insertion
- Enteral feedings,
- Assist patients in ADL’s
- Perform documentation of duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise
- Carry out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner
Registered Nurse- Pre op/PACU
Valley Surgery Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Obtain preoperative patient health information to prepare for outpatient surgeries and pain management treatment procedures
- Closely observe patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia, Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia
- Update charts, patient files, and medical records
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Perform IV therapy
- Draw preoperative labs
- Perform EKG in preoperative and recovery phases as needed
- Travel between SSH facilities to assist with difficult IV starts
- Administer preoperative medications
- Complete shaving and surgical scrubs
- Collaborate patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Management of patients receiving moderate sedation in preoperative and recovery phases
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oak Valley Hospital District
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Care for patients recovering from total joint replacements
- Assist patients with ADL’s, personal care, hygiene, transferring, and medical appointments
- Fall Prevention and patient safety measures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Monitor and report patients I & O to nursing staff
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
01.2020
Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
01.2018
Vocational Nurse Program -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
01.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Merced College
01.2006
Skills
- 2-Time Nominee of the nationally recognized "Daisy Award"
- 3-Time Award Recipient of the EMC "Bring Your Heart To Work Award" for patient care and advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse #95234365 (Exp. 2025)
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (Exp. 2024)
- NRP (Exp. 2024)
- ACLS (In process)
- Basic Life Support (Exp. 2025)
- IV/Blood withdrawal certification (Iss 2016)
- Vocational Nurse License #682125 (Iss 2015)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Emanuel Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse- Pre op/PACU
Valley Surgery Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oak Valley Hospital District
03.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Vocational Nurse Program -
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Certified Nurse Assistant -
Merced College