Christy Rector
Moore,SC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable L&D Registered Nurse with 19 years experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Pelham Medical Center
Greer, South Carolina
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing equipment and supplies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
RN
Sage West Hospital
Lander, Wyoming
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
RN
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital
Brookfield, WI
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
RN
Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta, CA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Travel RN @ 4 bed Critical access Family Birthing Center
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Managed emergency situations requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, or intervention for mother or infant according to established protocols.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
RN
SageWest Health Care
Lander, WY
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Instructed and supervised nursing students and new hires in labor and delivery procedures.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN
Natividad Health Center
Salinas, CA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including lab results, medication administration.
RN
Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Travel nurse at a 5 bed Critical Access hospital on an LDRP unit
- Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women including preterm labor, hypertension and preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Instructed patients on postpartum care after birth of baby.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
- Initiated breastfeeding support for mothers in the immediate post-delivery period.
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
07.2022 - 05.2023
- PRN nurse at a Level 1 trauma L&D unit.
- Responsible for triage, assessments, laboring, circulating c-sections, and recovery of patients.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
RN
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, NM
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Responsible to the care of laboring and delivery of moms as well as recovery until they transferred to Mother/Baby unit.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN
Down East Community Hospital
Machias, ME
07.2022 - 11.2022
- See previous job description
RN
Regional Health Services of Howard County
Cresco, IA
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Travel nurse at a 4 bed critical care access hospital.
- Responsible for triage, assessment, labor and delivery of patients as well as couplet care.
- Outpatient recheck bilirubin and weight checks on newborns.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN
St. Anthony's North Health Campus
Westminster, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Travel nurse at a Trauma Level III LDRP unit.
- Responsible for antepartum, laboring and delivery and couplet care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
RN
Houston Methodist West
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel nurse at a Trauma Level 3 L&D unit.
- Responsible for care of antepartum and L&D patients.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
04.2005 - 10.2021
- Full time nurse for L&D unit.
- Experience across the OB/maternal health spectrum: triage, assessments, labor & delivery, post partum, couplet care, circulate for c-sections and other GYN surgeries, recovery of vaginal deliveries and surgeries.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC02.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infant CPR certified
- Postpartum care
- Medical assessment
- Patient discharging
- Prenatal care
- Intake and discharge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Birth coaching
- Cesarean section preparation
- Patient Care
- Hearing screenings
- Taking vitals
- SBAR communication
- Flow sheet charting
- Newborn education
- Patient monitoring
- Documenting vitals
- Epic EHR Management
Timeline
RN
Pelham Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
RN
Sage West Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
RN
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
RN
Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta
07.2024 - 10.2024
RN
SageWest Health Care
10.2023 - 06.2024
RN
Natividad Health Center
09.2023 - 10.2023
RN
Down East Community Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
RN
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa
01.2023 - 02.2023
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
RN
Down East Community Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2022
RN
Regional Health Services of Howard County
04.2022 - 06.2022
RN
St. Anthony's North Health Campus
01.2022 - 04.2022
RN
Houston Methodist West
11.2021 - 12.2021
RN
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College