Karen "Michelle" Perez-Peralta
Selma,NC
Summary
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.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery RN
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Labor and Delivery RN
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
Gainesville, FL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL04.2021
Skills
- EPIC Electronic Health Record
- Preceptor
- Triage
- IV and Blood Draw
- Circulating Nursing
- Administer Medication
Certification
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)- Florida
- NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
06.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida