Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Women's Health and Nursing Clinicals
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Dorothy Richey, RN, BSN

Fort Worth

Summary

Compassionate nurse dedicated to women’s services, skilled in providing patient-centered care during life’s most meaningful and vulnerable moments. Known for fostering trust with patients and families through empathy, clear communication, and respect. Strong ability to remain calm under pressure while supporting both patients and the healthcare team in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stay-at-Home Mom

01.2023 - Current
  • Hands-on experience caring for newborns and young children, developing skills in infant care, feeding, and early childhood development.
  • Strengthened time management, multitasking, and crisis response in a dynamic home environment.
  • Managed household logistics, budgeting, and scheduling, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills transferable to healthcare.
  • Fostered emotional growth and resilience in children through daily care and structured routines.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Bergan Mercy Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided compassionate care to post-operative patients, including women recovering from gynecologic surgeries, offering emotional support and building trust.
  • Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, pain management, and home care for confident transitions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs to promptly identify complications, enhancing recovery and reducing readmissions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
02.2022

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (renewed May 2025)
  • IBCLC (in progress)

Women's Health and Nursing Clinicals

Labor & Delivery / Mother-Baby (80 hours)

  • Assisted in vaginal births under RN supervision; supported delivery, recovery, and newborn care.
  • Monitored fetal heart tones, maternal vitals, and postpartum recovery.
  • Performed newborn assessments, supported breastfeeding, and educated mothers on newborn care and safe sleep.
  • Observed/administered newborn medications and screenings; reinforced safety protocols.
  • Supported maternal recovery, monitoring for complications and assisting with early ambulation.
  • Provided emotional support and education to help mothers transition confidently into postpartum.

Additional Rotations: ICU, Cardiac/Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Mental Health

  • Gained broad experience caring for diverse patient populations, strengthening clinical judgment and ability to respond in high-stress situations.

Timeline

Stay-at-Home Mom

01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Bergan Mercy Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan Community College

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