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Lisa Delasco

Vernon,CT

Summary

Passionate RN with extensive experience in labor and delivery at Manchester Memorial Hospital, adept in high-risk pregnancy care and providing emotional support. Excelled in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care. Skilled in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and fostering family-centered care, significantly reducing complications and mentoring new nurses to achieve excellence in patient outcomes.

Also experienced as a scrub and circulating nurse in the operating room as well as a PACU nurse.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

RN - Labor and Delivery

Manchester Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - Current
  • Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
  • Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
  • Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
  • Developed strong rapport between patient families by being attentive listener providing emotional support throughout pregnancy until discharge from hospital setting.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.

RN - Labor and Delivery

Medical Solutions (Travel Nurse Agency)
04.2017 - 04.2018

(Same as my current job)

RN - Labor and Delivery

Medical Solutions (Travel Nurse Agency)
07.2016 - 04.2017

(same as my current job)

RN - Labor and Delivery

Manchester Memorial Hospital
10.2003 - 07.2016

(Same as my current job)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Capital Community College
Hartford, CT
05.2000

Skills

  • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Care
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring
  • Family-Centered Care Approach
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Gestational Diabetes Management
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Patient Education Development
  • Obstetric Triage Assessment
  • IV Insertion
  • Emotional Support
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Reliability

Timeline

RN - Labor and Delivery

Manchester Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - Current

RN - Labor and Delivery

Medical Solutions (Travel Nurse Agency)
04.2017 - 04.2018

RN - Labor and Delivery

Medical Solutions (Travel Nurse Agency)
07.2016 - 04.2017

RN - Labor and Delivery

Manchester Memorial Hospital
10.2003 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Capital Community College
Lisa Delasco