Gina Blume
Lyles,USA
Summary
Seasoned RN with a robust background in labor and delivery, notably at Williamson Medical. Expert in advanced cardiac life support and renowned for unparalleled compassion and empathy. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through meticulous fetal monitoring and effective emotional support. Proven leader in high-risk obstetric care, enhancing patient outcomes and staff proficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Williamson Medical Labor and Delivery
Franklin, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Complied with OSHA standards for healthcare professionals to minimize or eliminate risk of infection.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Educated on Spinning Babies positioning.
- Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring credit.
- Credited for Care of the High-Risk Obstetric Patient.
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- Current Tennessee Registered Nurse
BUSINESS OWNER
BISOU STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
TEMECULA, CA
10.2015 - Current
- Owned and operated my own art studio and photography business.
RN
Vanderbilt Medical L&D
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
RN
Aveanna Hospice
Franklin, TN
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in planning meetings with staff from multiple agencies to facilitate smooth transitions for hospice patients.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
RN
Rancho Springs Medical Center
Murrieta, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Supervised activities of licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through patient response assessment.
RN
IU Arnett MP04
LAFAYETTE, IN
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Conducted follow up visits with former patients to assess long term outcomes after completion of treatment.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about plan of care updates and changes.
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Student and mother
10.2010 - 10.2015
LPN
Gaurdian Angel Hospice
KOKOMO, IN
08.2009 - 10.2010
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
LPN
Waverly Health Care
waverly, TN
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
LPN
AGENCY STAFFING COMPANY
LAFAYETTE, IN
06.2004 - 05.2007
LPN
Saint anthony healthcare
lAFAYETTE, in
02.2003 - 05.2004
Education
registered nurse -
Ivy Tech Community College
LAFAYETTE, IN08.2019
LPN -
ivy tech community college
LAFAYETTE, IN12.2002
Art -
IUPUI
INDIANAPOLIS, IN08.1997
Graduate -
Jefferson High School
LAFAYETTE, IN05.1996
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Health promotion
- Community health
- Nursing informatics
- Basic life support
- Geriatric care
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge coordination
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
- IV management
- Home health care
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient discharging
- Wound care
- Policy compliance
- Care plan development
- Medical evaluation
- Documenting vitals
- Hospice philosophy
- Patient care
- Feeding pumps
- Body mechanics
- G-tube care
- Cesarean section preparation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care
- Medication and IV administration
- Reporting and documentation
- Nursing plan development
- Infection control measures
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Sanitation
- Direct patient care
- Breastfeeding education
- Operating room skills
- Managing deadlines
- Collecting vitals
- Diabetes management
- Emotional awareness
- Newborn care
- Coordinating referrals
- EMR systems
- Licensed RN
- IV setup
- Medication distribution
- Strong medical ethic
- Emergency procedures
- Patient discharge
- ICD-9 forms
- Birth plan implementation
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Infection prevention
- Postpartum care
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Induction management
- Perineal care
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Placenta examination
- Shoulder dystocia management
- Labor support
- Operative vaginal delivery
- Epidural assistance
- Maternal assessment
- Umbilical cord care
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Antepartum care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Cesarean section support
- Preterm labor management
- Gestational diabetes care
- Neonatal resuscitation
Personal Information
Title: rn
Affiliations
- Reading
- working on our hobby farm
- family
- Yoga
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- Current Tennessee RN license
Accomplishments
- Proud to have earned two Daisy awards while working as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Williamson Medical.
Timeline
RN
Williamson Medical Labor and Delivery
08.2022 - Current
RN
Vanderbilt Medical L&D
08.2022 - 12.2022
RN
Aveanna Hospice
01.2022 - 06.2022
RN
Rancho Springs Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
RN
IU Arnett MP04
11.2019 - 06.2020
BUSINESS OWNER
BISOU STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY
10.2015 - Current
Student and mother
10.2010 - 10.2015
LPN
Gaurdian Angel Hospice
08.2009 - 10.2010
LPN
Waverly Health Care
06.2007 - 06.2009
LPN
AGENCY STAFFING COMPANY
06.2004 - 05.2007
LPN
Saint anthony healthcare
02.2003 - 05.2004
registered nurse -
Ivy Tech Community College
LPN -
ivy tech community college
Art -
IUPUI
Graduate -
Jefferson High School
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