ERIN OWINGS
Highland,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated registered nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience providing quality, compassionate, patient centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Dependable and hardworking, ready to learn and grow with your unit. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, Md
12.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to new mothers regarding breastfeeding difficulties or other concerns.
- Performed physical exams of newborns according to established protocols.
- Ensured safe transition from hospital to home by providing comprehensive discharge teaching and follow up instructions for mother-baby dyads.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and evaluate outcomes.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, colleagues and other healthcare personnel.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, District Of Columbia
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided postpartum care to mothers and babies, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated lab results for abnormal values related to pregnancy complications or fetal anomalies.
- Developed patient-centered plans of care based on assessment findings and individualized needs of the mother-baby dyad.
- Performed physical exams of newborns and mothers according to established protocols.
- Instructed parents in infant care techniques such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and swaddling.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Surgical Acute Care Student Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and progress notes
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices by adhering to standard precautions when providing direct patient care
- Assessed pain levels utilizing various methods such as numerical scales, verbal descriptors or facial expressions; provided comfort measures accordingly
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient condition and develop appropriate interventions
- Administered prescribed medications according to established policies and procedures while monitoring for effectiveness or adverse reactions.
Psychiatric Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, MD
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Coached clients on how to manage stressors more effectively through relaxation techniques and mindfulness practices
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills when interacting with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
Pediatrics Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Columbia, MD
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided emotional support to children and their families during stressful medical situations
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments according to hospital protocols
- Performed routine physical exams on pediatric patients in accordance with established guidelines
Thoracic Surgical Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, MD
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with approved policies and procedures while ensuring accuracy in dosage calculations
- Provided direct patient care, such as taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, collecting specimens
- Interacted with patients to provide emotional support, comfort and reassurance.
Professional Makeup Artist
Christian Dior
US
06.2019 - 08.2022
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Nursing -
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Breastfeeding Education
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Education
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- EPIC system
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
Affiliations
- Alpha Delta Nu Honors Society
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses
- Maryland Nurses Association
Certification
BLS Certified
NRP Certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Howard County Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
Surgical Acute Care Student Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Psychiatric Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pediatrics Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Thoracic Surgical Student Nurse
Johns Hopkins
08.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Makeup Artist
Christian Dior
06.2019 - 08.2022
Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Nursing -
Howard Community College
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