Dominique Gillespie
Montgomery ,AL
Summary
Dynamic Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at HSI-River Region Health Center, excelling in gynecologic care and family planning. Proven ability to manage complex conditions and perform in-office procedures, while fostering collaborative practice and ensuring patient-centered care. Committed to evidence-based practice and enhancing women's health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
HSI- RIVER REGION HEALTH CENTER (OB/GYN)
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary and gynecologic care to women across the lifespan, from adolescence through menopause
- Conduct well-woman exams, including breast exams, pelvic exams, and Pap smears per evidence-based guidelines
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, infections, and menopause-related concerns
- Provide family planning and contraceptive counseling, including initiation and management of hormonal and non-hormonal methods
- Perform in-office procedures such as IUD and contraceptive implant insertion/removal, endometrial biopsies, and cervical cancer screenings
- Provide prenatal and postpartum care in collaboration with OB providers, including routine prenatal visits and patient education
- Screen for and manage sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and provide patient counseling and treatment
- Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice and state regulations
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based practice, clinic protocols, and regulatory standards
Registered Nurse
UAB HOSPITAL (MOTHER & BABY/ POSTPARTUM)
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns following vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Perform and document maternal and newborn assessments, including vital signs, fundal checks, lochia, incision care, and newborn screenings
- Monitor for and respond to postpartum and neonatal complications, escalating care when necessary
- Support and educate patients on breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, and safe sleep practices
Registered Nurse
PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (L&D/ POSTPARTUM/GYN)
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitoring fetal heartbeat, length and strength of contractions during labor, and identifying complications during labor.
- Using equipment and administering medications related to labor and delivery care.
- Assisting physicians and/or midwives with all aspects of birth including surgical caesarian sections and vaginal deliveries.
Registered Nurse Traveler
AYA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL AGENCY (PCU/TELEMETRY)
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Promoted patient wellness in Progressive Care/Telemetry unit for acutely ill Covid-19 patients through comprehensive care and support.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms to maintain stable heart function and promptly addressed any abnormalities.
- Monitored patient vitals and heart rhythms, assessing responses to cardiac drips to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (MARKET FLOAT POOL)
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Work with acute patients with diverse medical, surgical and psychological conditions.
- Working with physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to create proper care plans
- Advocating for the needs of the patient.
- Performing assessments, monitoring labs, administering medications, and providing wound care.
Registered Nurse
UAB HOSPITAL (ABDOMINAL TRANSPLANT UNIT)
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed care for acutely ill patients in post-transplant recovery, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored and titrated insulin and heparin drips based on blood levels and lab values to maintain therapeutic ranges.
- Promoted patient wellness through comprehensive services for acute and chronic illnesses in renal and hepatic transplant patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2017
Skills
- Gynecologic care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical procedures
- Family planning
- Menstrual health
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Well-woman exams
- Gynecologic condition management
- Family planning counseling
- In-office procedures
- Prenatal care coordination
- Collaborative practice
- Evidence-based practice
- Advanced primary care
Certification
- Registered Nurse with Alabama Board of Nursing, Multistate License, 12/31/27
- National Certification Corporation Certified Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, 03/15/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 09/30/26
Awards and Honors
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Inducted Fall of 2016, Nu Chapter Member
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Inducted Spring of 2016
Timeline
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
HSI- RIVER REGION HEALTH CENTER (OB/GYN)
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
UAB HOSPITAL (MOTHER & BABY/ POSTPARTUM)
11.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (L&D/ POSTPARTUM/GYN)
01.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
AYA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL AGENCY (PCU/TELEMETRY)
04.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (MARKET FLOAT POOL)
01.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
UAB HOSPITAL (ABDOMINAL TRANSPLANT UNIT)
09.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Nursing, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham