Kelita Hendrick
Alto,USA
Summary
Skilled and patient-focused Labor and Delivery Nurse with 17 years of professional experience in high-volume L&D hospital unity. Specialized in providing antepartum and nursing care to patients with pregnancy and labor complications. Specialized in area of high-risk obstetrics.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and delivery nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2025
- Started as a graduate nurse in December of 2007.
- Left on maternity leave on February 2011 for approximately six months due to high risk pregnancy.
- Returned on August 2011 where I continued to be employed as a staff labor and delivery nurse until July 2025.
- Provided comprehensive care during labor and delivery for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized birth plans.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs throughout the delivery process.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions and support for patients.
- Educated new parents on postpartum recovery and infant care practices.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records during shifts.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in maternal care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status, and needs of mother and newborn.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic medical record systems.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians, and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Administered IV fluids, antibiotics and other medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly in emergency situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns and communicated results with physicians for further evaluation.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available prior to start of labor process.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Provided direct patient care to labor and delivery patients, including assessments, treatments, medications administration, and education.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns by providing support to mother during labor and delivery process.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
Labor and delivery nurse
CHI St Luke's Health Memorial Hospital
Lufkin, USA
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: CHI St Luke's Health Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, Texas
- PRN labor and delivery nurse on night shift
- CHI St Luke's Health Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, Texas
Education
Assosciates Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- Patient Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Emergency management
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Postpartum Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Response
- Anesthesia Administration
- Chronic disease management
- Patient nutrition
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Infection control
- BLS/ACLS certification
- NRP certification
- Ability to follow rules and protocol
- Proficient knowledge of Epic charting system
- Birth planning
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cesarean section preparation
- Group B strep protocol
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Gestational diabetes management
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Preeclampsia management
- Oxytocin administration
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Antepartum care
- Preterm labor management
- Induction of labor
- Post-anesthesia care
- Medication reconciliation
References
- Dr J. Porter, Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital, 1 (919) 610-9578, Worked together for several years.
- Abigail Williams, Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital, Mrswilliams8417@gmail.com / (903) 330-3174, Charge nurse on my floor. Worked together for over 10 years.
- Kelsey Thrasher, Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital, 1 (903) 681-5069, she was one of the charge nurses on night shift. Worked together for several years.
- Ashlee Carter- Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital - 903-202-8330; Ashlee is one of the charge nurses on the unit.
- Dr A. Goedeke - Christus Trinity Mother Frances- 225-333-7281. Worked with Dr Goedeke for several years.
Awards
- Daisy and employee of the month
- Received multiple Daisy nominations from patients throughout career as a labor and delivery nurse.
- Recognized as employee of the month by co-workers.
Languages
Spanish, Native or bilingual proficiency
Timeline
Labor and delivery nurse
CHI St Luke's Health Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2019
Labor and delivery nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Francés Hospital
12.2007 - 07.2025
Assosciates Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College