Danita Barnes
Concord,NC
Summary
I am a committed and results-focused Float Pool Nurse with over 28 years of professional nursing experience, in the acute care settings. I have a high level of clinical expertise with excellent interpersonal communication skills(active listening, leadership, flexibility, empathy, dependability, and teamwork).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
12.2023 - Current
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Novant Health Care
01.2007 - 10.2022
- Novant Health Care System float pool for Labor and Delivery units that have 600 to 30 deliveries per month
- Duties included triage nurse for 6 bed unit
- High Risk Intrapartum and Antepartum Units
- Scrub nurse, PACU nurse, and baby nursing during deliveries of preterm and term babies
- Charge nurse
- Provides PPE training to new staff during the Pandemic, in addition to providing extra support.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Established trust with patients undergoing surgery through attentive listening skills and personalized attention during consultations and followups.
- Assisted with time-sensitive emergency surgeries, remaining calm under pressure while ensuring optimal patient care.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Sentara
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Sentara Health Care System float pool for Labor and Delivery on units that had anywhere from 500+ to 30 deliveries per month
- Acted as the lead Clinical Coordinator and conducted managerial duties
- Coordinated the care for patients and loved ones, while communicating with other departments and health care professionals
- Worked on High Risk Intrapartum and Antepartum units
- Triage nurse on a 4 bed unit
- Worked as a scrub nurse to assist Doctors and Residents during Cesarean Sections and basic GYN surgeries ex
- Bilateral tubal ligations
- Worked as a PACU nurse for pre and post operative surgery
- Served as a Baby nurse during deliveries (Preterm and Term deliveries)
- Worked as an ICU nurse for high risk labor and delivery on a 3 bed unit.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BSN - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- 20 years of proven service to the community
- Expertise in Labor and Delivery
- Skilled in training and mentoring junior nurses
- Advance knowledge and experience with CPN, QS, and EPIC charting systems
- Received DAISY rewards for exceptional patient care
- Experienced Charge Nurse
- Willing to travel
- Customer Relations
- Team motivation
- Workload Management
- Compassionate Care
- Preoperative Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Surgical Procedures
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
- Stroke Certification
- Fetal Monitoring
Committees Served
Nursing Peer Review
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
12.2023 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2022 - 11.2023
Surgical Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2007 - 06.2009
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Novant Health Care
01.2007 - 10.2022
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Sentara
01.2000 - 01.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BSN - Nursing Administration
Western Governors University
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