Jennifer Catano
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack,NJ
8
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with current Mother-Baby/Postpartum experience providing comprehensive maternal and newborn care in a fast-paced hospital environment. Experienced in postpartum assessment, patient and family education, discharge planning, newborn care, breastfeeding and formula-feeding education, safe sleep practices, maternal warning signs, electronic health record documentation, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Skilled in assessing patient understanding, reinforcing discharge instructions, identifying changes in maternal and newborn condition, and communicating concerns to the appropriate clinical team. Bilingual Spanish-speaking nurse committed to patient safety, patient education, care coordination, and a positive patient experience.
Work History
Mother Baby Postpartum Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns, performing ongoing maternal and newborn assessments and monitoring for changes requiring clinical intervention.
- Provide individualized education to postpartum patients and families regarding postpartum recovery, maternal self-care, newborn care, breastfeeding, formula feeding, safe sleep practices, and maternal warning signs.
- Reinforce discharge instructions and assess patient and family understanding of education provided, answering questions and adapting teaching to individual learning needs.
- Educate patients and families on signs and symptoms that require prompt medical attention and communicate clinical concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Monitor maternal and newborn status throughout the hospital stay and promptly communicate significant assessment findings or changes to physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, lactation professionals, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and promote safe, high-quality maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EPIC of patient assessments, nursing interventions, education, patient responses, and progress.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, active listening, and culturally responsive care.
- Support discharge planning by identifying patient and family learning needs, reinforcing education, answering questions, and promoting a safe transition from hospital to home.
- Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills to address changing maternal and newborn needs in a fast-paced postpartum environment.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on nursing practice, patient safety, care quality, and the patient experience.
Patient Care Associate Mother Baby
6 Years 5 Months- Provided direct patient care to mothers and newborns in a Mother-Baby setting while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and timely response to patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status and promptly communicated changes or concerns to registered nurses for further assessment and intervention.
- Supported registered nurses in maintaining safe, efficient, and patient-centered postpartum care throughout the hospital stay.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members to support continuity and coordination of care.
- Provided emotional support and reinforced patient and family education regarding care plans, treatment, newborn care, and hospital routines.
- Documented patient information accurately in EPIC to support communication, continuity of care, and clinical decision-making.
- Facilitated thorough shift handoffs by communicating relevant patient information and changes in condition to the incoming care team.
- Advocated for patient needs and promptly escalated concerns to nursing staff to promote patient safety.
- Trained new Patient Care Associates on unit procedures, policies, patient-care standards, and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with postpartum patients and families through compassionate communication, responsiveness, and individualized support.
- Participated in team meetings and improvement initiatives designed to strengthen workflow, staff collaboration, and quality of patient care.
Education
Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
BLS
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Mother-Baby & Postpartum Nursing
Maternal & Newborn Assessment
Postpartum Recovery & Self-Care Education
Newborn Care & Parent Education
Breastfeeding/Formula-Feeding Education & Support
Safe Sleep Education
Maternal Warning Signs
Discharge Planning & Patient Readiness
Patient & Family Education
Patient Understanding & Teach-Back
Patient Safety & Advocacy
Care Coordination and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Assessment & Critical Thinking
Patient Progress Documentation
EPIC Electronic Health Record
Quality Improvement
Spanish — Bilingual
Timeline
Mother Baby Postpartum Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Associate Mother Baby
Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2019 - 06.2025Read More
In Progress
Maternal Newborn Nursing Certification
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American Heart Association
BLS
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Jersey College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Nursing
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