Erynn Fontenot
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with 23 years experience recognized for exceptional leadership and emergency response skills. Expertise in clinical practice, team collaboration, and patient advocacy drives successful outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, SC
01.2010 - Current
- Led nursing operations as charge nurse for 14 years.
- Prioritized tasks and assignments across 15-bed unit, two operating rooms, and three OBED beds.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and standards of care.
- Managed critical emergency situations during childbirth following established protocols.
- Actively participated in hospital committees, serving as co-chair for Perinatal Bereavement and Shared Governance committees.
- Championed Magnet initiatives for three designations, enhancing hospital recognition.
- Contributed to peer interview team and engaged in hospital-wide Charge Nurse Council initiatives.
- Managed schedules and call shifts for 40+ staff members ensuring appropriate staffing standards
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments to prepare patients for procedures.
- Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, and recovery progress throughout treatment.
- Educated patients on procedures and recovery through preoperative teaching sessions.
- Collaborated with physicians to establish comprehensive post-treatment home care plans.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Smith Northview Hospital
Valdosta, GA
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Delivered comprehensive bedside care in a rural hospital setting, requiring strong clinical judgment, rapid decision making and a high level of professional autonomy due to limited on-site resources
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Trident Medical Center
North Charleston, SC
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify individual needs during labor and delivery.
- Managed monitoring processes to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications and interventions throughout labor.
- Educated patients on labor expectations while providing continuous emotional support.
Registered Nurse- Pediatrics , Medical Surgical
Ocean Springs Hospital
Ocean Springs, MS
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Managed pediatric and GYN patient care in medical-surgical overflow settings.
- Served as clinical preceptor, effectively mentoring new nursing staff.
- Functioned as relief charge nurse, ensuring operational continuity during staff shortages.
- Cross-trained to deliver postpartum and well newborn care when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Biloxi Regional Medical Center
Biloxi, MS
06.2002 - 03.2004
- Monitored cardiac patients using telemetry equipment to enable timely interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to detect changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted during emergencies by providing critical care in patient crises.
- Oversaw clinical practice of LPNs during shifts, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2002
Skills
- Charge nurse leadership
- Clinical preceptorship
- Obstetric triage expertise
- Surgical scrub proficiency
- High-risk obstetrics care
- Newborn transition management
- NCC certifications in inpatient OB and fetal monitoring
- Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring, NRP, and STABLE certifications
- Proficient in EPIC, Cerner, Centricity Perinatal, and Meditech systems
- Multilingual communication using translation software
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Roper St. Francis Hospital
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Summerville Medical Center
01.2010 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Smith Northview Hospital
04.2007 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Trident Medical Center
08.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse- Pediatrics , Medical Surgical
Ocean Springs Hospital
03.2003 - 08.2005
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Biloxi Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana