Lena Vajgert
Hockley
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with a calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Cypress, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for expectant mothers.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety during labor and delivery procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Responded to emergencies such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for a specified amount of time for any status changes.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to promote an easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center (UVA)
Charlottesville, VA
2016 - 01.2022
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during labor and delivery.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families throughout the birthing process.
- Facilitated efficient communication between healthcare providers, ensuring timely interventions and optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options in accordance with established protocols.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence.
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing onboarding experience and fostering clinical competency.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
CVS Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted pharmacists in medication therapy management to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Processed and filled prescriptions accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Managed inventory levels, performing regular stock checks and ordering medications as needed.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
The Laurels of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided compassionate support, fostering positive relationships with residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT01-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College RN Nursing Program
Piedmont, WV01-2016
High School Diploma -
William Monroe High School
Stanardsville, VA01-2010
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care and patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Precepting
- Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Spinning Babies Maneuvers (attended workshop in 2020)
- Breastfeeding support and newborn care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Obstetric emergencies
Certification
- EFM Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Member of the Bereavement Committee
- The Daisy Award Recipient: 2020
- Created a guideline for new obstetric orientees
- Hand Hygiene Auditor
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
01.2022 - Current
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
CVS Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2015
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
The Laurels of Charlottesville
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
University of Virginia Medical Center (UVA)
2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College RN Nursing Program
High School Diploma -
William Monroe High School