Jennifer Buell
Ribera,NM
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN
PHS SFMC
03.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- 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.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Director of Clinical Education
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw hospital-wide education, supported evidence-based practice and achieved educational outcomes through safe, focused care.
- Collaborated with departments, assessed educational needs of staff and implemented needed in-servicing and education.
- Partnered with vendors and outside consultants to schedule training for new equipment, protocols, medication and documentation forms.
- Built, maintained and supported culture that fostered productive working relationships, desired patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and revised programs of orientation, in-service training and continuing education for nursing personnel.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
Charge RN
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ordered all unit supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Implemented inventory and ordering system specific to OB unit for ease of ordering and preventing out of stock issues.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Christus St. Vincent Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-partum recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luna Community College
Las Vegas NM05.2011
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Epidural assistance
- Postpartum care
- Fetal monitoring
- Gestational diabetes care
- Patient education
- Induction management
- Shoulder dystocia management
- Pain management
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Medication administration
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Infection prevention
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Cesarean section support
- Birth plan implementation
- Maternal assessment
- Newborn care
- Labor support
- IV insertion
- Breastfeeding support
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
- Training Staff
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN
PHS SFMC
03.2022 - Current
Director of Clinical Education
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
Charge RN
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2021
RN - Labor and Delivery
Christus St. Vincent Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luna Community College
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