Gweneth Ross
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Respond to emergency situations such as hemorrhages, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing patient care.
- Educate expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
- Successfully assisted in delivering over 150 babies.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted in training multiple students and new employees.
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Chiropractic Assistant
Duly Health and Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Answered phones to respond to customer questions, provide information and schedule appointments.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Adjusted lesson pacing according to individual student needs while adhering to established curriculum guidelines, ensuring optimal progress for all learners.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2023
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Nursing Consultation
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum Care
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
Certifications Memberships
- Illinois Registered Nursing License
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- NRP Certification, Northwestern Medicine
- Holistically Endorsed Nursing Program, Western Michigan University
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Bronson Methodist Hospital
12.2022 - 04.2023
Chiropractic Assistant
Duly Health and Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
05.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
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