Debbie Anderson
Smithton,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Bothwell Regional Health Center
Sedalia, MO
01.1981 - 12.2022
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
03.2013 - 10.2022
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques related to obstetric health issues.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for mother and baby before, during, and after birth.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed physical assessments of patients including measuring vital signs and assessing fetal heart rate patterns.
- Assisted in providing care to pregnant women and newborns throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient conditions or treatments needed.
- Provided education and support to patients on childbirth topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition, and infant care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
3 Year Diploma RN Program - Registered Nurse
Burge School of Nursing
Springfield, MO05-1980
High School Diploma -
Benton County R-1
Cole Camp, MO05-1976
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KSSkills
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
- I like spending my time biking, hiking, playing recreational pickleball and reading. I enjoy traveling to national parks and conservation areas to bird watch and photography.
Certification
- National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification in IN Patient OB and Fetal Heart Monitoring.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
03.2013 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Bothwell Regional Health Center
01.1981 - 12.2022
3 Year Diploma RN Program - Registered Nurse
Burge School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Benton County R-1
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bethany College