Heather Perry
Suffolk,Virginia
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to contribute extensive clinical experience and patient care expertise. Proven track record in assisting medical teams and delivering compassionate nursing care. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in patient assessments, care planning, and medical documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Midwife
Riverside Medical Group
05.2025 - Current
- Clinical Rotations at Riverside Regional Medical Center & Partners in Women’s Health- Hampton.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills within the field of midwifery practice.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Supported women's health through the provision of annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and preventative screenings.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care.
- Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.
Maternal Fetal Medicine Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Group
09.2024 - 04.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
LDRP Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Unit charge nurse, preceptor, and ambassador for new employees.
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
PACU Registered Nurse
New Hope Center for Reproductive Medicine
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
LDRP Registered Nurse
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided gastrostomy tube, tracheostomy and ventilator care as needed.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
L&D Travel Registered Nurse
Vero RN & Cross Country
11.2016 - 04.2017
L&D Contract Nurse at NMCP
Loyal Source Government Services
11.2014 - 04.2016
L&D Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 10.2014
Med/Surg LPN
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2010
L&D Certified Nursing Assistant II
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2008
Med/Surg CNA I and II
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2007
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY12.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL04-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05-2011
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC07-2008
Skills
- Obstetric emergency response
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Prenatal education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Professionalism and ethics
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Virginia RN License Exp. September 2027
- Basic Life Support Exp. January 2026
- Advanced Life Support Exp. January 2026
- Pediatric Life Support Exp. January 2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Exp. June 2026
- NCC RNC-OB Exp. June 2028
- NCC C-EFM Exp. June 2028
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring October 2024
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring March 2023
- PQI Intermittent Auscultation Sept 2024
- Bayer Mirena/Kyleena/Skyla IUD Feb 2025
- Cooper Surgical Paragard IUD April 2025
- Organon Nexplanon April 2025
Awards
Recipient of the Dr. Benigno Federici, OBGYN Scholarship from Sentara Obici Hospital August 2022
Affiliations
- AWHONN Full Member Since July 2022
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 494 Phi Pi
Chapter Member since November 2022
- ACNM Member Since December 2023
Timeline
Student Nurse Midwife
Riverside Medical Group
05.2025 - Current
Maternal Fetal Medicine Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Group
09.2024 - 04.2025
LDRP Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2024
PACU Registered Nurse
New Hope Center for Reproductive Medicine
07.2020 - 07.2022
LDRP Registered Nurse
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2021
L&D Travel Registered Nurse
Vero RN & Cross Country
11.2016 - 04.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
04.2016 - 06.2021
L&D Contract Nurse at NMCP
Loyal Source Government Services
11.2014 - 04.2016
L&D Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 10.2014
Med/Surg LPN
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2010
L&D Certified Nursing Assistant II
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
03.2007 - 08.2008
Med/Surg CNA I and II
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2007
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pitt Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
College of The Albemarle
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