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
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
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
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
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
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