Jeannette Sutherby RN-BSN, RNC-OB
Davison,USA
Summary
Experienced and poised RN specializing in labor and delivery, known for providing calm, personalized care in both routine and high-risk birth settings. Brings strong expertise in fetal monitoring and maternal assessment, paired with a gentle presence, clear communication, and thoughtful collaboration with families and care teams. Committed to supporting safe, well-informed birth experiences through evidence-based practice and an elevated standard of care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
Birth Center McLaren
Lapeer, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Care for patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum, ensuring comfort and safety throughout process.
- Monitor fetal assessments and provide care for patients requiring fetal monitoring.
- Support families with continuous emotional and physical assistance during labor.
- Educate parents on essential infant care practices, enhancing confidence in newborn handling.
- Informed patients and families about treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Provide care for hospitalized patients with complications such as PIH, lupus, diabetes, or trauma.
- Administer medications and monitor vital signs according to established protocols.
- Train new employees on unit procedures and best practices.
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Cared for low and high-risk labor and delivery patients alongside physicians and nurse midwives.
- Assessed, managed, and documented care for labor patients in collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Managed postpartum hemorrhages and OB emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety.
- Provided care for hospitalized patients with pregnancy complications like preterm labor and hypertension.
- Conducted fetal assessments and monitored fetal health, documenting findings accurately.
- Oversaw operations of a 4-bed OB triage unit efficiently.
- Administered insulin and Pitocin, titrating dosages as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated epidural pump setup and management in partnership with CRNAs.
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine, CA
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Manage and make patient assignments
- Coordinate with team leaders to facilitate exceptional care
- Delegated duties to unit staff to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Allocated staff and resources to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Implemented standards of practices, department policies, and procedures.
- Collected and reported performance improvement data to inform quality initiatives.
- Perform chart audits for quality assurance
- Assisted during deliveries to support staff and ensure proper procedures
Aesthetic/ IV Nurse
OMG Skin
Newport Beach, CA
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered intravenous therapies tailored to meet diverse patient needs, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on treatment options and post-care instructions.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
- Conducted skin assessments to determine suitable treatment approaches, ensuring personalized and optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Compounded sterile solutions accurately based on prescriptions provided by physicians.
Charge Nurse
Western Medical Center
Santa Ana, CA
03.2009 - 10.2014
- Supervise, mentor and counsel nursing staff
- Delegated responsibilities to nursing staff to enhance unit operations.
- Attend and supervise high-risk deliveries
- Coordinated patient care and procedures with team members to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Directly report and communicate with physicians
- Escalated patient safety concerns through the chain of command.
- Implemented standards of practices, department policies, and procedures.
- Updated and implemented unit policies and procedures.
- Collected and reported quality assurance data to inform practice improvements.
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
Western Medical Center
Santa Ana, CA
06.2004 - 03.2009
- Ensured safe delivery environment by caring for patients during labor and delivery
- Assess patient condition and quickly provide care
- Report patient assessment to physician on call and obtain orders
- Educated patients and families on labor procedures and postpartum care
- Provided specialized care for antepartum patients by monitoring their health and offering support
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs per policy
- Care for patients receiving epidurals and IV pain medication
- Circulate in the operating room during a cesarean delivery, bilateral tubal ligation, D&C
- Recover patient from intrathecal and general anesthesia
- Facilitated onboarding for new staff, enhancing delivery of competent care
- Provided safe, culturally sensitive care to patients and families, ensuring comfort and understanding
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California, CA05-2004
Skills
- Labor and delivery expertise
- Maternal and fetal health
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor assessment
- High-risk patient care
- OB triage assessment
- Diabetes management
- IV administration proficiency
- Evidence-based practices
- Clinical judgment
- Crisis management
- EMR proficiency (EPIC and Cerner)
- Regulatory compliance
- Ethical standards adherence
- Culturally sensitive care
- Family-centered approach
- Newborn care
- Obstetric and gynecological care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
References
Available upon request
Certification
RN- CA
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Birth Center McLaren
09.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse/ Relief Charge
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - 08.2024
Aesthetic/ IV Nurse
OMG Skin
03.2018 - 08.2018
Charge Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2014 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse
Western Medical Center
03.2009 - 10.2014
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
Western Medical Center
06.2004 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Ana College