KRISTA LOCKE
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 10 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery Nurse
Singing River Hospital
Ocean Springs, MS
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Stabilization of newborn, newborn care, postpartum care, electronic charting, foley catheter insertion/removal, intravenous therapy, administering medication, venipuncture/blood draws, and vital signs.
Labor and Delivery RN
Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs, MS
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Assess patients in triage, assist with maintaining pregnancy in antepartum mothers, fetal assessment and monitoring, maternal physical assessment, manage patients in labor, including induction assistance, pain management, education, and delivery support, assist and circulate in the operating room, collaborate with care management team, charge nurse, orienteer, generalized nursing
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate treatment
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s
Lafayette, LA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
Gulfport, MS
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s
Lafayette, LA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admissions.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Hospital
Mobile, AL
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, MS
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control standards and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
- Supported expectant mothers in making informed decisions regarding their birth plan, offering guidance on pain management options and birthing techniques.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between pre-labor, active labor, and postpartum stages by maintaining clear communication with all involved healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSS
Honolulu, HI
01.2024 - 01.2024
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
MGCCC Perkinston
05.2012
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East Central High School
05.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Therapeutic Communicator
- Compassionate
- Patience
- Excellent Time Management
- Breast Feeding
- Patient Admission
- Emergency Situations
- Postpartum Period
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Electronic Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSS
01.2024 - 01.2024
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s
10.2022 - 04.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Hilo Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of Lourdes Women’s And Children’s
01.2022 - 05.2022
Labor and Delivery RN
Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs, MS
10.2016 - 01.2022
Nursery Nurse
Singing River Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2016
Associate degree - Nursing
MGCCC Perkinston
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East Central High School