Emily Greer
Boone,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in labor and delivery at UNC Health Appalachian, adept at providing antepartum care and emotional support. Recognized for excellence with multiple Daisy awards and a strong clinical judgment. Skilled in Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation and fostering positive outcomes, serving as a Charge Nurse for seven years and a dedicated preceptor. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UNC Health Appalachian
05.2015 - Current
- Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Respond to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assist physician and midwives during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Support physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures and recover patients post-operatively.
- Assess infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Manage epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coach new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aide with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinate care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Anticipate potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Enhance patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Advocate for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Mentor new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Improve overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Provide care to neonates in well nursery Level II nursery
- Provide leadership and guidance as a Charge nurse for approximately 7 years.
- Provide evidence-based care to postoperative medical surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MediHome Health and Hospice
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
- Recognized individual cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs when delivering care, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for patients and families.
- Enhanced quality of life for terminally ill patients by addressing their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Supported grieving family members following a loved one's passing by offering emotional support and connecting them with additional resources.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques to support their loved ones during the hospice process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for providing hospice care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08.2009
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Pediatric Life support (PALS)
- Postpartum Care
- Emotional Support
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Charge Nurse for 7 years
- Preceptor
- Nominee for Nursing Excellence
- Multiple Daisy awards
Volunteer Opportunities
Women's and Children's Service Line member
Employee Voice Committee
Operation Christmas Child
American Red Cross Blood Drive
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UNC Health Appalachian
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
07.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Self
07.2012 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
MediHome Health and Hospice
05.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Appalachian State University
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