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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Judith Gerlach

Clarendon,AR

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, from staff nurse to director of Labor and Delivery, Medical Surgical, and experience as CNO. Proven leadership skills focused on enhancing patient care and satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Skilled in remaining calm under pressure, handling difficult patients and high-stress situations, while consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care tailored to individual patient needs, with extensive experience in OB/GYN, Med/Surg, and Pediatric settings. An open and clear communicator with advanced clinical expertise and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Medical-Surgical

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.

Registered Nurse

Jefferson Regional Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
    Led successful team comprised of RNs, and ancillary staff.
    Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
    Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
    Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
    Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
    Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.

Registered Nurse

Five Rivers Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Director

Helena Regional Medical Center
08.1994 - 09.2021
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
  • Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Assisted in natural labor, and provided assessment to laboring and newly post partum patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Regional Hospital
07.1999 - 09.2004
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum

Doctors Hospital
09.1988 - 08.1994
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery

Helena Regional Medical Center
05.1986 - 08.1988
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
  • Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
  • Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
Helena, AR
05.1986

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Care Coordination
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Time Management
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Central line care

Accomplishments

  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Joint Commission regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Supervised team of 16 staff members.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Awhonn - Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Languages

English

Timeline

RN, Medical-Surgical

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Jefferson Regional Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Five Rivers Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Jefferson Regional Hospital
07.1999 - 09.2004

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Director

Helena Regional Medical Center
08.1994 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum

Doctors Hospital
09.1988 - 08.1994

Registered Nurse Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery

Helena Regional Medical Center
05.1986 - 08.1988

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas

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