Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and nursing leadership skills. Experienced in high-risk obstetrics and patient evaluation, committed to delivering exceptional care and emotional support during critical moments.
Work History
Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center | 2010 - Current
Provided emotional support during delivery processes and assisted with labor management.
Responded to emergency situations such as post partum hemorrhages, pre-eclampsia, and fetal distress.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for a specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Assisted the Anesthesiologist with epidural placement, while monitoring signs of adverse effects and providing calming techniques to the patient during the epidural procedure.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Prepared patients for cesarean deliveries including inserting IV, medications, and education.
Circulated in the OR for scheduled and emergent cesarean sections while ensuring sterility amongst staff and managing sterile instruments.
Provided post-operative care including telemetry and vital sign monitoring, pain management, incision assessment, and providing post op and newborn education.
Registered Nurse Acute Care
Penn State Hershey Medical Center | 2007 - 2010
Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
Ensured timely interventions for critical patients, utilizing strong clinical judgment and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Demonstrated expertise in various types of intravenous access devices, including peripheral catheters, midline catheters, and central lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University | 2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Penn State University | Altoona, Pa | 2007
Skills
Excellent peripheral IV insertions
Strong clinical judgment
Patient evaluation
High-risk obstetrics
Nursing staff leadership
Delegation and motivation
Time management
Multitasking
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse License : Oct 31,2016
RQI- CPR certification: renewed every 3 months
Advanced Life Support (ACLS): Nov 30, 2027
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Dec 31, 2026
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB): June 15, 2029