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Hannah Ridley

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

INOVA
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • 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.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse, High Risk Perinatal

INOVA
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Private Caregiver

Private Home Health Care
12.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

United Health Services Wilson Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
  • Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
  • Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.

Certified Nursing Assistant

United Health Services Wilson Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Dietary Aide

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
  • Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
  • Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Tioga Central
Tioga Center, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
  • Antepartum care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric Emergency Response
  • Newborn care
  • Intrapartum Care
  • IV Insertion
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Accomplishments

  • Daisy Aware Nominee 2023
  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

INOVA
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, High Risk Perinatal

INOVA
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

United Health Services Wilson Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Private Caregiver

Private Home Health Care
12.2021 - 10.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

United Health Services Wilson Medical Center
01.2020 - 05.2023

Dietary Aide

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Tioga Central

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