Dedicated nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery, recognized for strong patient advocacy and medication administration skills. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.
Proven ability to mentor new nurses and advocate for patient needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-BSN
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2008 - Current
Provide comprehensive nursing care for laboring patients in a 20-bed Labor and Delivery unit averaging 90+ births monthly.
Monitor maternal and fetal status using continuous electronic fetal monitoring and initiate appropriate interventions
Assist physicians and residents during vaginal, operative and cesarean deliveries.
Administer medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate and epidural-related therapies according to protocol.
Educate patients and families regarding labor progression, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Respond rapidly to obstetric emergencies including postpartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia and eclampsia.
Collaborate with NICU, anesthesia, surgical, and postpartum teams to ensure continuity of care.
Help mentor nursing students and being a preceptor for new graduate nurses.