Compassionate and motivated professional with experience in providing comprehensive care to patients. Proficient at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northwestern Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Care for patients during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum.
Educate patients and their families on the labor and delivery process.
Assess fetal well-being through electronic fetal monitoring, intervening when necessary.
Anticipate potential complications through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus.
Assist obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and care for newborns directly after birth.
Circulate operating room and recover patients after cesarean section.
Promote maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques, breastfeeding and skin-to-skin.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
Increase patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care.
Mentor new nursing staff, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwest Primary Healthcare
01.2013 - 07.2016
Prepared patients for physicians by obtaining chief complaint, vital signs, medications, allergies and medical history.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed ordered procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, rapid in house tests (strep, influenza, mono, h. pylori, pregnancy), ear irrigation, and wound care.
Assisted with appointment scheduling, notifying patients with test results, medication refills, insurance authorizations and follow up calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fox Valley Internal Medicine
06.2003 - 12.2012
Assisted 7 physicians with direct patient care.
Ensured timely flow of collecting patient information in preparation for physician.
Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws, administering injections, and collecting rapid in-house procedures.
Performed visual acuity and hearing screening for DOT exams.
Assisted physicians with minor office surgeries.
Responsible for notifying patients with test results, medication refills and insurance authorizations.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery -Charge Nurse at JFK University Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Labor and Delivery -Charge Nurse at JFK University Medical Center