Laura Chin
Northridge,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional with 9 years of experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Have Advance Fetal Monitoring and assessing low risk to high risk patient's progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventist White Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient car
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Anticipated potential complications early in labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure high level of patient care.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA12.2012
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Los Angeles Pierce College, Winetka, Ca
Winnetka, CA05.1995
High School Diploma -
Pallotti High School
Belize City, Belize06.1989
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Emotional Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Compassionate and Caring
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- AWHONN
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventist White Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Los Angeles Pierce College, Winetka, Ca
High School Diploma -
Pallotti High School
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