JENNIFER BERNABE-TOBIN
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife dedicated to caring and supporting women throughout their lifespan. Proficient in delivering individualized care to patients. Special qualities include fluency in Spanish and the desire to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction in all settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
OB Hospitalist Group, Chesapeake Regional
06.2023 - Current
- Provided high level of quality care to Obstetrical patients in OBED, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units as part of an OB Hospitalist team.
- Primary OBED services: Obtain patient health histories, and physical assessments. Evaluation and treatment of all triage patients.
- Monitor EFM tracings and assist L&D Nursing staff with interpretation and appropriate interventions.
- Assist with the care of obstetrical patients on the Labor Unit with placement of cervical ripening agents, Cook Balloons, AROM, and placement of Internal devices (IUPC, FSE).
- Assumed back-up provider role for community physicians when requested.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed vaginal deliveries and laceration repairs when needed.
- Assumed role of OB provider of unassigned obstetrical patients in Triage, Labor and Postpartum.
- Managed admission, follow-up and discharge of obstetrical patients in OBED with the collaboration of Attending and community physicians.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Marina Shores OB/GYN
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Clinical practitioner providing comprehensive primary, preventative and obstetrical care to women. Clinical focus is comprised of annual exams, well-woman visits, gynecological problem visits, pre-conception care, prenatal visits, postpartum care, and contraceptive management.
- Assessment of gynecological and obstetrical patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Management of normal and moderate risk obstetrical patients to include teaching, counseling, and support in collaboration with supervising physician.
- Experienced in obtaining complete patient medical health, psychosocial, and obstetric/gynecological histories.
- Provide education and counseling to patients and their families with regard to situational stress, childbearing, parenting, contraception, sterilization and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Perform proficient assessment and treatment of patients with minor gynecological problems and sexually-transmitted diseases.
- Order and interpret routine and diagnostic laboratory tests and radiographic procedures to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe and perform placement of all contraceptive agents inclusive of subcutaneous implanted progestin devices and IUDs.
- Evaluate and initiate treatment of women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
Certified Nurse Midwife - Physician Extenders
Sentara Leigh Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Functioned as an NP in a fast paced OB triage setting. Duties included assisting on-call providers with the evaluation of obstetrical triage patients, ordering diagnostic laboratory testing and radiographic procedures when indicated in a triage setting, and initiating admission orders for scheduled inductions.
- Management of laboring patients when requested by the OB physician to include placement of cervical ripening agents, performance of amniotomies and the placement of internal monitoring devices to assist in labor.
- Performed vaginal deliveries and laceration repairs when needed.
Certified Nurse Midwife- Civilian Contractor
Spectrum Services Group- Langley Women's Health
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided comprehensive primary and obstetrical care to active military and dependent women of childbearing age. Specifically prenatal care, intrapartum management, postpartum care, annual exams and well-woman visits.
- Management of normal and moderate risk antepartum women to include teaching, counseling, and support in collaboration with physician partners.
- Obtained complete patient medical health, psychosocial, and obstetric/gynecological history.
- Provided education and counseling to active and dependent patients and their families with regard to situational stress, childbearing, parenting, contraception, sterilization and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Performed assessments and treatment of patients with minor gynecological problems and sexually-transmitted diseases.
- Formulated and implemented a plan of care for each patient consistent with established patient needs, military preparedness, and current practice guidelines.
- Appropriately assisted in the management of complex or moderate risk cases in collaboration with medical care team and initiated outside referrals to appropriate specialists such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, Behavior/Mental Health, Infection Control, as well as other available health resources.
- Provided technical guidance and education to PA, medical students and ancillary personnel.
- Ordered routine and diagnostic laboratory tests and radiographic procedures.
- Prescribed, dispensed and performed placement of all contraceptive agents inclusive of subcutaneous implanted progestin devices and IUDs.
- Managed obstetrical hospital triage, scheduled inductions of moderate to low risk obstetrical patients, managed laboring patients within a hospital setting, and performed low risk spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
- Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
- Performed inpatient admission, history and physical examination and developed treatment plans with the collaboration and supervision of the Attending Physician.
- Proficiently managed laboring patients to include placement of cervical ripening agents, performance of amniotomy and placement of internal monitoring devices when indicated to assist in labor management.
- Performed morning rounds and assessments. Managed care of post-partum patients and assessed readiness for discharge from the hospital.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Tidewater Physicians Multi-Specialty Group Newport News
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided comprehensive primary and obstetrical care to women of childbearing age. Specifically prenatal care, intrapartum management, postpartum care, annual exams and well-woman visits.
- Managed care of normal and moderately high risk antepartum women to include teaching, counseling, and support in collaboration with physician partners.
- Obtained complete patient medical health, psychosocial, and obstetric/gynecological history.
- Provided education and counseling to patients with regard to situational stress, childbearing, parenting, contraception, sterilization and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Appropriately assisted in the management of complex or high risk cases in collaboration with the medical care team and initiated outside referrals to appropriate specialists.
- Provided technical guidance and education to midwife and nurse practitioner students as well as ancillary personnel.
- Ordered routine and diagnostic laboratory tests and radiographic procedures.
- Prescribed and performed the placement of all contraceptive agents inclusive of subcutaneous implanted progestin devices and IUDs.
- Managed obstetrical hospital and phone triage, scheduled inductions of high risk obstetrical patients, managed laboring patients within a hospital setting, and performed normal spontaneous deliveries.
- Performed antenatal evaluation of fetal well-being by electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation.
- Performed inpatient admission, history and physical examination and developed a plan of treatment in collaboration and under the supervision of the Attending Physician.
- Proficiently managed laboring patients to include the placement of cervical ripening agents, the performance of amniotomies and placement of internal monitoring devices to assist in labor management.
- Managed and supervised Nursing staff in the delivery of optimal patient centered care throughout inpatient labor and delivery experience.
- Performed morning rounds and assessments. Managed the care of post-partum patients and assessed readiness for discharge from the hospital.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed routine circumcision for healthy male infants.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided care to obstetrical patients on Antepartum, Triage and Labor/Delivery unit.
- Performed duties of OR Circulator, OR Scrub Nurse, and PACU Nurse.
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided inpatient nursing care to obstetrical patients on Antepartum, Triage and Labor/Delivery units.
- Performed duties of OR Circulator, OR Scrub Nurse, and PACU Nurse.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Provided inpatient nursing care to obstetrical patients on Antepartum, Triage and Labor/Delivery units.
- Performed duties of OR Circulator, OR Scrub Nurse, and PACU Nurse.
Women's Services Staff Nurse
Baylor Medical Center
04.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed inpatient nursing care to moderate high risk obstetrical patients on an Antepartum and Labor/Delivery Unit.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Health Services
07.2000 - 03.2001
- Cared for pediatric school-aged children with medical complications in their homes and schools.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Performed inpatient nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 12 bed ICU and Step-down unit.
Field Nurse Per Diem
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
11.1998 - 03.1999
- Performed home care nursing visits to adult and geriatric patients in Metropolitan New York City area.
Pediatric School Nurse
Private Duty
06.1998 - 03.1999
- Performed private nursing care to a child with cerebral palsy and other medical complications at her home and school.
Telemetry Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
04.1997 - 04.1998
- Performed inpatient nursing care and monitoring to adult medical/surgical patients on a Cardiac Care Telemetry unit.
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Westchester Square Medical Center
11.1996 - 03.1997
- Performed inpatient nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Medical/Surgical Unit.
Education
Post Master's Certificate -
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA12.2014
Masters of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount St. Vincent
Riverdale, NY05.1996
Skills
- Knowledge of EMR software ( Epic, Nextgen, Athena,AHLTA)
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Low risk vaginal deliveries
- OB/GYN triage
- Breastfeeding support
- Well-woman gynecology
- Family Planning
- Routine gynecological care
- Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum management
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multi-State Privilege License in Virginia
- Nurse Practitioner License in Virginia with Authorization to Prescribe
- Certified Nurse Midwife by The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA Provider Certification
- Centering Pregnancy Basic Facilitation Leader
- Nexplanon Merck Clinical Training Certificate
- Spinning Babies Trained
Affiliations
American College of Nurse Midwives- ACNM Regional Chair Tidewater Peninsula Virginia Affiliate Chapter (June 2016 to April 2017)
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Hospital Privileges
-Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA from 7/21 to 11/22
-Langley Air Force Base Hospital, Hampton, VA from 09/20 to 06/21
-Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, VA from 12/18 to 11/20
-Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, VA from 09/17 to 07/20
-Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA from 10/17 to 01/18
Timeline
Certified Nurse Midwife
OB Hospitalist Group, Chesapeake Regional
06.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Marina Shores OB/GYN
09.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nurse Midwife - Physician Extenders
Sentara Leigh Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nurse Midwife- Civilian Contractor
Spectrum Services Group- Langley Women's Health
09.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nurse Midwife
Tidewater Physicians Multi-Specialty Group Newport News
08.2017 - 07.2020
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2016
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 03.2014
Women's Services Staff Nurse
Baylor Medical Center
04.2001 - 01.2003
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Gentiva Health Services
07.2000 - 03.2001
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
04.1999 - 03.2000
Field Nurse Per Diem
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
11.1998 - 03.1999
Pediatric School Nurse
Private Duty
06.1998 - 03.1999
Telemetry Medical/Surgical Staff Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center
04.1997 - 04.1998
Per Diem Staff Nurse
Westchester Square Medical Center
11.1996 - 03.1997
Post Master's Certificate -
Shenandoah University
Masters of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount St. Vincent
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