Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during labor and delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.
Provided education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as epidurals, episiotomies, and cesarean sections.
Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Facilitated smooth transitions of care from antepartum to postpartum units through detailed documentation and clear handoff reports.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best practices in labor and delivery nursing through professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, or reading relevant literature.
Expedited admissions processes for incoming patients while ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories.
Served as a preceptor for new hires or student nurses, fostering their competence in labor and delivery care through hands-on training experiences.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kings Daughter Medical Center
05.1998 - 08.2000
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
12.1996 - 03.1998
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
05.1995 - 12.1996
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The Ohio State Medical Center
01.1991 - 05.1995
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Memorial Hospital
09.1988 - 12.1990
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.1986 - 08.1988
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capital University
Columbus, OH
05.1986
Skills
Charge Nurse
Certified in Electronic fetal monitoring
Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative nursing care
Neonatal Resuscitation
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kings Daughter Medical Center
05.1998 - 08.2000
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
12.1996 - 03.1998
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
05.1995 - 12.1996
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
The Ohio State Medical Center
01.1991 - 05.1995
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Memorial Hospital
09.1988 - 12.1990
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.1986 - 08.1988
BSN - Nursing
Capital University
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