Jennifer Holyfield
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Labor and Delivery RN with extensive experience excelling in fetal monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to advocate for patients and provide emotional support, ensuring safe and effective care in high-risk environments. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing patient education for optimal outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
Seattle , WA
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided comprehensive nursing care during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored vital signs of mothers and newborns during childbirth.
- Assisted with prenatal and postnatal education for new parents.
- Collaborated with obstetricians to implement birthing plans effectively.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options for patients.
- Educated patients on postpartum recovery and infant care techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergencies in the labor and delivery unit.
- Montlake was a high risk L&D unit. Cared for the patient on insulin drips, magnesium drips, gestational diabetes mellitus, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia with and without severe features, cholestasis, obesity, etc.
- High C-section rate, circulated in the OR, circulated during emergency cases.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
Salem Hospital
Salem , Oregon
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided education and support to families during the birthing process.
- Assisted with prenatal assessments and postpartum care for mothers.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring patient safety during procedures.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Salem was a lower-census hospital. Cared for patients in the early stages of labor to delivery.
- Circulated in OR for scheduled and emergency cases.
Labor & Delivery Travel RN
Riverside Hospital
Columbus , OH
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Assisted with surgical procedures and post-operative care, ensuring patient safety and recovery.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during hospital stays.
- Maintained accurate medical records following hospital protocols and regulations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Caring for the patient from the induction of labor to delivery.
- Assisting in obstetric emergencies and assistive deliveries, including baby nursing.
- Circulated in OR, as this was a high-risk, high-volume unit.
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery-Travel
Sutter Health Van Ness
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered prescribed medications, and monitored the patient’s vital signs.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities, and communicated them to the physician on duty.
- Modified the patient’s treatment plan as required by the patient’s responses and condition.
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section.
- University of New Mexico Hospitals.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and provided immediate care for newborns.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, pain management, and postpartum care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to families during labor and delivery experiences.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Caring for patients from the induction of labor to delivery.
- High-volume unit, high-risk patients.
- Administer prescribed medication and monitor vital signs, following providers' orders.
- Monitoring fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicating them to the physician, providing interventions.
- Providing pre, intra, and post-operative care to patients requiring C-section.
- Patients required insulin drips, magnesium drips, and Pitocin drips at high volume at this facility. Management of uncontrolled GDM, Type 1 and Type 2 DM, cholestasis, obesity, substance use, preterm deliveries, etc.
Registered Nurse- LDRP
Seton Medical Center-Killeen Texas
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for women and their newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal stages.
- Provide support and monitor vital signs of mother and baby during birth and deal with any potential problems.
- Provide support and education to mothers and their families after giving birth.
- Responsible for planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care, developing nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary and communicating changes in patient’s clinical condition with physicians, nursing supervisors, and co-workers.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted the physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored the patient’s vital signs.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty.
- Modified the patient’s treatment plan as required by the patient’s responses and condition.
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section.
- Albuquerque, NM
Nurse Extern
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Perform routine treatment procedures, including invasive procedures such as blood draws, stage I and II wound care, and urinary catheterization; assist with specialty bed functions.
- Assist nursing staff in complicated treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake-output measurements.
- Collect, label, and transport specimens.
- Transport equipment, supplies, charts, and materials.
- Make rounds, handle patient requests, report and record changes in condition or behavior of patients or unusual incidents within the scope of training.
- Clean patient care rooms, equipment, and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels.
- Assist and accompany patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge process.
- Albuquerque, NM
Mental Health Technician
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and assists in crisis intervention, as needed.
- Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population.
- Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
- Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
- Transport patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and treatments, as and when appropriate.
- May perform initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities; take vital signs, weights, and urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
- Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings.
- Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Albuquerque, NM
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Brookline College
Albuquerque, NM12.2021
Skills
- Labor management
- Fetal monitoring
- Emergency response
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Safety protocols
- Labor support
- Quality improvement
- Health education
- Professional demeanor
- Interpersonal communication
References
- Christy Harris, CRN, 254-744-5164, ChristyHarris76@gmail.com
- Angela Pacheco, CRN, 505-235-1080, jonet03@hotmail.com
- Melissa Myers, RN House Supervisor, 505-610-7477, Melrodriguez84@hotmail.com
- Kisha Lewis, Community Support Worker, 801-603-4136, Jaekisha@gmail.com
Services Of General Interest
- American Red Cross Volunteer
- American Nurses Association Active Member
Licenses Certificates
Texas RN Compact License #1115471 Issued: 01-28-23 expires: 07-31-27
California RN License #95386412 Issued: 7-11-24 expires:08-31-27
Oregon RN License #10027386 Issued 06-05-24 expires: 07-15-27
NRP 2-10-26 expires 2-29-28
Advanced Fetal Monitoring 2-10-26 expires 2-10-28
BLS 06-16-25 expires 06-27
ACLS 06-16-25 expires 06-27
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
08.2025 - 03.2026
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
Salem Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Labor & Delivery Travel RN
Riverside Hospital
12.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery-Travel
Sutter Health Van Ness
08.2023 - 11.2023
Labor and Delivery RN-Travel
University of New Mexico
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse- LDRP
Seton Medical Center-Killeen Texas
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Presbyterian Hospitals
03.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse Extern
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2022
Mental Health Technician
University of New Mexico Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2020
B.S. - Nursing
Brookline College