I am an Obstetrics Nurse with 31 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
I am also a compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chippenham Hospital Labor And Delivery
09.2018 - Current
Responsible for care of laboring and postpartum mothers.
Responsible for perioperative patient care to include scrubbing and circulating C-sections.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
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.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Performed duties as charge nurse including delegating tasks, making patient assignments.
Proficient in fetal monitoring assessment and interpretation.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse
Oswego Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2018
Provided direct patient care to laboring and postpartum mothers.
Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Performed duties as charge nurse including delegating tasks and making patient care assignments.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Cathy J. Berry And Associates
05.2002 - 10.2013
Performed primary nurse duties for a Family Nurse Practitioner in an OB/GYN setting.
Prepared patients for examinations by assessing health history and vital signs.
Assisted FNP with patient examinations, surgical procedures, and non-invasive procedures.
Reviewed test results and communicated results with FNP and provided for further followup with patients.
Coordinated referrals to other provider offices.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
Authorized prescription refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Provided patient triage via telephone.
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
05.1999 - 01.2002
Provided care to laboring patients.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Registered Nurse
Clay County Medical Center
11.1992 - 03.1999
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO
06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
05.1992
High School Diploma -
Lowville High School
Lowville, NY
06.1990
Skills
Labor and Delivery Support
Epidural Administration
Scrubbing C-sections
Circulating Nursing
Patient Care Assessment
EFM interpretation
Monitor Vital Signs
Update Electronic Charts
Treatment Plan Modification
Compassionate and Caring
Administer Medication
Breast Feeding
Certification
Licensed in Registered Nursing in Virginia and New York