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PHARR,TX

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with over twenty seven years of experience caring for patients within the hospital and home setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top-quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse in L+D, Antepartum and Triage

Women's Hospital DHR
12.2012 - Current
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding , postpartum self-care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Oversee L+D, antepartum and triage as charge Nurse.

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
06.2004 - 11.2012
  • Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth immediately after birth.
  • Assessed infant health after birth using APGAR.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
  • Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
  • Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV access.
  • Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
  • Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
  • Assist in Cesarean section Deliveries as circulator Nurse
  • Take care of patients with complications in antepartum unit.
  • Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
  • Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth..
  • Educated mothers on post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care to promote easier transition into motherhood
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures

Registered Nurse

Knapp Medical Center
03.1987 - 07.2004
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions for women in labor, Antepartum and postpartum period.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing individualized care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Trained new RN hires in Labor and Delivery department to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Served as Surgical Scrub Nurse by Setting up trays, supplies and sterile fields for vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
  • Monitored delivery of patient care.
  • Led patient care team of 6 people and served as relief nurse in charge of Labor and Delivery department.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Assisted obstetricians with deliveries.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, United States
05.1996

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Decision Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Unit Oversight

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse in L+D, Antepartum and Triage

Women's Hospital DHR
12.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Rio Grande Regional Hospital
06.2004 - 11.2012

Registered Nurse

Knapp Medical Center
03.1987 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Texas Pan American

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