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Irina Barahman

Labor and Delivery RN
East Setauket,New York

Summary

Obstetrics Nurse with over 12 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN - Labor and Delivery

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
07.2024 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.

RN - L&D

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital Flex Staff
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.

RN - L&D

NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi - Travel Nurse
07.2023 - 11.2023

Travel nurse

  • Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
  • Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital Flex Staff
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.
  • Increased efficiency within the Labor and Delivery unit by implementing new protocols for patient admission, assessment, and discharge processes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
  • Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.

RN - L&D

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Travel Nurse
10.2021 - 07.2022

travel nurse

  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.

RN - Labor and Delivery

St. John's Riverside Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2021
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
  • Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
  • Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
  • Prevented infections in postpartum patients through strict adherence to sanitary procedures when caring for both mother and newborn infant.
  • Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.

Education

Masters Science of Nursing -

Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University
06.2015

Bachelor Science of Nursing -

College of Staten Island
06.2013

Associate Degree of Nursing -

College of Staten island
06.2011

Skills

  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Family-Centered Care Approach
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Pain Management Strategies
  • Gestational Diabetes Management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Vaginal delivery assistance
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Electronic Health Record Navigation
  • Antepartum Testing Proficiency
  • Epidural Administration Assistance
  • Newborn stabilization
  • Infection Prevention Measures
  • Obstetric Triage Assessment
  • Preeclampsia and Eclampsia Care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • IV Insertion

Certification

  • RN, New York, 648063, 10/31/2025
  • BLS, 03/31/2025
  • ACLS, 03/31/2025
  • NRP, 02/28/2025

Candidatehighlights

Fully Vaccinated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in L&D unit Also worked in Post-partum Unit Has dealt with patient population of Newborn and from Adolescent to Geriatrics Worked with Trauma Level 1 and 2 hospital Active BLS-AHA, ACLS-AHA & NRP-AHA Active NY license #648063 (Expiration Date: 10/31/2025) EMR: Epic, Sage, Perigen, Avatar & Centricity Available to start: ASAP Interview availability: Monday & Friday (8am - 5pm EST) RTO: None

Languages

Russian
Full Professional

Timeline

RN - Labor and Delivery

Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
07.2024 - Current

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital Flex Staff
12.2023 - 01.2024

RN - L&D

NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi - Travel Nurse
07.2023 - 11.2023

RN - L&D

Phelps Hospital Flex Staff
07.2022 - 07.2023

RN - L&D

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Travel Nurse
10.2021 - 07.2022

RN - Labor and Delivery

St. John's Riverside Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2021

RN - L&D

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
01.2013 - Current

Masters Science of Nursing -

Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University

Bachelor Science of Nursing -

College of Staten Island

Associate Degree of Nursing -

College of Staten island
  • RN, New York, 648063, 10/31/2025
  • BLS, 03/31/2025
  • ACLS, 03/31/2025
  • NRP, 02/28/2025
Irina BarahmanLabor and Delivery RN