Erika Whatman
Newark,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
Westerville, OH
07.2021 - Current
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Assessed newborns for health issues such as jaundice, low blood sugar levels, and congenital abnormalities.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Developed patient-centered plans of care based on assessment findings and individualized needs of the mother-baby dyad.
- Assisted physicians during labor and delivery procedures including cesarean sections.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Avita Health System
Galion, OH
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed and monitored maternal and fetal health during labor.
- Provided emotional support to laboring mothers and their families.
- Instructed patients on post-delivery care techniques, such as breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Evaluated patient progress in labor using a variety of assessment tools.
- Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, breech presentations, cord prolapse, and placental abruption.
- Cared for neonates immediately following delivery including resuscitation if necessary.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Avita Health System
Ontario, OH
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH05-2018
Skills
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Newborn Care
- Breastfeeding Support
- Postoperative Care
- Sbar Communication
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- BLS certified
- NRP certified
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Avita Health System
12.2019 - 07.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Avita Health System
07.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central State College
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