Jennifer Forcier
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery. Advanced in neonatal resuscitation and providing exceptional emotional support, I've significantly enhanced maternal-infant bonding. Skilled in obstetric emergency response, ensuring safety and high-quality care for both mothers and newborns.
Personable and compassionate with passion for patient care and positive, upbeat approach. Possesses comprehensive understanding of maternal and fetal health, coupled with proficiency in patient monitoring and clinical procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering safe, supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hutchinson Health Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ridgeview Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- 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.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN12-2010
Skills
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Postpartum care
- Labor support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- NRP
- Stable
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ridgeview Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hutchinson Health Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- NRP
- Stable
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Ridgewater College
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