Judy Faulkenberry
Lubbock
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Covenant Children's Hospital, excelling in effective clinical decision-making and patient care coordination. Proven track record in mentoring staff and implementing evidence-based practices, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in intravenous medication delivery and fostering collaborative team environments to address complex patient needs.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Antepartum
Covenant Children's Hospital
Lubbock, TX
09.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare providers.
- Educated families on health management, discharge procedures, and medication protocols to enhance patient understanding.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in high-pressure situations.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times through effective triage and prioritization techniques.
- Advocated for patient needs within hospital committees, contributing to policy development that improves overall care quality.
- Led initiatives for infection control, improving compliance through staff training and process evaluations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
03.2000 - 09.2009
- Provided comprehensive prenatal education to expectant mothers, enhancing childbirth preparedness and patient confidence.
- Assisted in monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, ensuring immediate response to complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for laboring patients.
- Led initiatives to improve pain management strategies, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction during labor.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
02.1992 - 03.2000
- Mentored junior nurses in labor and delivery protocols, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Streamlined communication processes within the unit, improving coordination of care among staff members.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for postpartum recovery, contributing to improved maternal outcomes and safety standards.
- Advocated for patient-centered care approaches, promoting emotional support and informed decision-making during labor experiences.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Grapevine, TX
08.1985 - 02.1992
- 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.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, TX
08.1983 - 08.1985
- 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.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-1983
Skills
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Intravenous medication delivery
- Hands-on patient support
- Patient care coordination
- Supervisory skills in nursing
- Strategic issue resolution
Affiliations
American Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing
Certification
RNC- IAP
RNC- OB
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Antepartum
Covenant Children's Hospital
09.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
University Medical Center
03.2000 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
West Jefferson Medical Center
02.1992 - 03.2000
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.1985 - 02.1992
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Center Hospital
08.1983 - 08.1985
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Odessa College