Grace Cooley
Belton ,SC
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on labor and delivery for 17 years, known for delivering high-quality patient care and support during childbirth. Proven ability to remain calm and efficient in high-pressure situations, with strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions. Experienced in charge nurse role for 10 years including but not limited to managing nursing assignments, delegating, anticipating changes based on the floor needs and collaborating with the physicians in regards to scheduling inductions and cesarean.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours
10.2007 - Current
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- I have been an active Charge Nurse since 2014
Quality Control Technician
BBA Nonwovens
03.1998 - 04.2003
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
CNA
Ellenburg Nursing Center
10.1995 - 01.1998
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC10-2007
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Intrapartum Care
- Newborn care
- IV Insertion
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Postpartum Care
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous therapy
- Vitals monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emotional Support
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- South Carolina Perinatal Association
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing NCC ID: 104364580
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours
10.2007 - Current
Quality Control Technician
BBA Nonwovens
03.1998 - 04.2003
CNA
Ellenburg Nursing Center
10.1995 - 01.1998
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Inpatient Obstetric Nursing NCC ID: 104364580
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
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