Elizabeth Grasher
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth, specializing in labor and delivery. Expert in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and providing exceptional emotional support. Proven track record in neonatal resuscitation and enhancing maternal-fetal health through advanced care techniques. Demonstrates critical thinking and a compassionate approach to patient care, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
02.2021 - Current
- Administered IV medications and fluids through infusion pumps, managing dosage and flow rates to support maternal and fetal health.
- Educated families on newborn care immediately after delivery, fostering understanding of breastfeeding techniques and infant safety practices.
- Performed neonatal resuscitation, responding promptly to critical situations to help stabilize at-risk newborns.
- Provided continuous labor support to patients, guiding through pain management options and promoting effective breathing techniques during contractions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of maternal health status, identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12-2020
Skills
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Intrapartum care
- IV insertion
- Newborn care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Emotional support
- HIPAA compliance
- Labor support
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
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