Seasoned and caring Obstetrics Registered Nurse with 15 years of focused OB nursing experience in high risk hospitals and health clinics. Senior specialist and team lead established as go-to nurse for challenging cases. Recognized expert.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery (travel)
Baptist Health Louisville- Via Aya
Louisville, KY
02.2024 - Current
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (staff Job)
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
12.2008 - Current
Care of high and low risk laboring, antepartum, and some times post partum patients, to include mag sulfate, pitocin, insulin, and heparin drips.
circulating c-sections and PACU care
triage nursing of pts 20 weeks and above
bereavement care in fetal demises of all gestational ages
multiple years of clinical nurse coordinator experience (charge nurse)
transition nurse (newborn/baby nurse)
2 years experience as an assistant nurse manager for the labor and delivery, antepartum and post partum unit
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Southeast Georgia Health System- Internal contract
Brunswick, GA
09.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted patients in developing and implementing postpartum care plans.
Provided guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant care.
Assessed the physical condition of postpartum patients and monitored vital signs.
Performed routine laboratory tests for postpartum patients.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs during contractions or offering words of encouragement throughout labor process.
performed all care relevant to labor and delivery to include FHR monitoring, vaginal exams, communication with providers and assisting the providers with vaginal or cesarean section delivery
Labor and Delivery RN
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital via Aya
Atlanta, GA
02.2023 - 08.2023
Provided patient education on labor progression and delivery techniques.
Educated patients about postpartum care including breastfeeding support and newborn care basics.
Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station.
Served as a liaison between the family and patient and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
Identified any potential complications during labor that may require intervention from a physician.
Labor and Delivery RN (travel)
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin-Via MSSI
Austin, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Fast paced high volume unit 500 plus deliveries a month.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente- Via Core Medstaff
Harbor City, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (travel)
Candler Hospital -Via Aya
Savannah, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (travel)
Touro Infirmary Hospital- Via Gifted Healthcare
New Orleans, LA
01.2022 - 04.2022
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.