Erin Garayt
Minneapolis,United States
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience providing comprehensive care to patients in labor and delivery, high-risk antepartum, and postpartum. Possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Have worked successfully with diverse clients and peers on a professional level. Committed to delivering excellent high quality patient-centered care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Abbott Northwestern
09.2014 - Current
- Provides care to a variety of obstetrical patients including: high risk antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, triage, and operative care
- Provides care to diverse OB populations including: patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Provides education, support, and coaches mothers and families during labor and delivery and care of the newborn
- Manages high risk obstetrical conditions/complications including but not limited to: preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple fetuses, preterm labor/rupture of membranes, and placental complications
- Administers medications and performs diagnostic tests and examination on both mother and newborn
- Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Assists providers during delivery, examination and surgical procedures
- Manages patient's pain including epidural and patient controlled analgesia, nitrous oxide, IV medications, and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Works as bereavement counselor for situations of pregnancy loss
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HealthEast Care Center
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Floated to multiple units including medical/surgical, chemical withdrawal, neurological, orthopedics, oncology, dementia, and complex medical at three hospitals, St. Joseph's, St. John's, and Bethesda
- Successfully adapted to a variety of clinical areas and changing situations and independently took initiative
- Utilized the nursing process to provide direct care to diverse populations
- Responsible for completing admission assessments, organizing consultations, and planning care for up to six patients each shift
- Ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner
- Proficient computer and data entry skills
Registered Nurse, TCU
St. Gertrude's Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Utilized the nursing process to provide care for transitional care and hospice patients and their families
- Served as RN lead-delegated patient care tasks to LPNs and CNAs
- Identified and prioritized urgent patient needs by serving as team lead and initiating patient transfers to emergency care
- Facilitated care plan meetings for chronically ill patients
- Served as a nurse preceptor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2011
Skills
Patient advocacy
Organization and multitasking
Dedicated team-member
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Compassionate trauma informed care giving
Medication management
Accurate and detailed reporting
Cultural competency
Patient education and counseling
Demonstrates patience and excellent communication with crisis intervention
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Abbott Northwestern
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HealthEast Care Center
01.2013 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, TCU
St. Gertrude's Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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