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Certification
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Ginger Nelson

Fulton,NY

Summary

Dedicated Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse with extensive experience at St. Joseph's Health, recognized for reducing medication errors and enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Proficient in managing obstetric emergencies and skilled in electronic fetal monitoring, I excel in critical thinking and mentoring new nurses in high-pressure environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

St. Joseph's Health
12.2008 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and encouraging open communication about health concerns.
  • Charge Nurse
  • Bereavement Coordinator
  • interim L&D Surgical Coordinator
  • MotherBaby
  • Antepartum
  • OBED
  • Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring and double-checking patient records, prescriptions, and dosage calculations.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify key health issues and devise appropriate treatment plans.
  • Mentored new nurses through preceptorship programs, offering guidance and support as they transitioned into their roles as professional healthcare providers.
  • Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Advocated for patient preferences in birth plans while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

Bassett Medical Center
04.2023 - 11.2023

Labor and Delivery and Postpartum

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
12.2022 - 03.2023

Labor Nurse

Post Partum Nurse

Scrub Nurse

Charge Nurse


Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
08.2021 - 11.2021

Labor and Delivery

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
05-2010

High School Diploma -

Hannibal Central High School
Hannibal, NY
06-1985

Skills

  • Preeclampsia management
  • Antepartum care
  • Intrapartum care
  • Electronic fetal monitoring
  • Gestational diabetes management
  • Postpartum hemorrhage management
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Induction of labor
  • Cesarean section support
  • Vaginal delivery assistance
  • Postpartum care
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Multitasking
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Basic life support
  • Critical thinking
  • CPR certification
  • Self motivation

Certification

NRP

EFM

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

Bassett Medical Center
04.2023 - 11.2023

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
12.2022 - 03.2023

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY
08.2021 - 11.2021

Certified Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse

St. Joseph's Health
12.2008 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Joseph's College of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Hannibal Central High School
Ginger Nelson