Lisa DeWald
Queen of the Valley Hospital
BENICIA,CA
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong background in labor and delivery nursing. Demonstrated ability to support mothers through labor and postpartum stages, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Proven skills in emergency response and patient education.
Work History
Registered Nurse-Labor & Delivery and Post Partum
1 Year 9 Months- Monitored maternal and fetal status throughout labor, identifying complications and escalating concerns promptly.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and pain management interventions according to obstetric protocols.
- Educated patients and families on labor progression, delivery expectations, and postpartum recovery needs.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
RN-Mobile Research
4 Years 1 Month- Coordinated research participant visits, ensuring protocol adherence and accurate clinical documentation.
- Administered study medications, specimen collection, and protocol-driven assessments with strict compliance.
- Monitored adverse events and reported safety concerns to investigators and regulatory teams.
- Educated patients on study requirements, visit schedules, and follow-up expectations.
RN-Vaccine Clinic
2 Years 6 Months- Administered vaccines and monitored for reactions.
- Educated clients on recommended and required vaccines for international travel, enhancing their preparedness.
- Administered TB tests and interpreted results for patients.
- Maintained inventory and stocked medications.
RN-Infusion
10 Months- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive infusions while maintaining strict safety and verification standards.
- Managed central line care, port access, and infection-prevention practices according to clinical protocols.
- Reviewed laboratory values and vital signs to support safe medication administration and treatment readiness.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and self-care instructions.
RN-Antepartum Home Health
3 Years- Leveraged experience as staff RN in L&D and antepartum to provide comprehensive care for high-risk antepartum patients at home.
- Exercised autonomy to manage patient care effectively in a home care setting.
- Administered medications and IV therapies in a home setting.
- Assessed high-risk antepartum patients to identify critical changes, ensuring timely communication with providers.
- Demonstrated autonomy in a home care setting.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
RN-Labor and Delivery
8 Years- Assessed maternal and fetal status throughout labor, identifying complications and escalating concerns promptly.
- Initiated intravenous therapies, medication administration, and pain management aligned with obstetric orders.
- Monitored fetal heart patterns and uterine activity, documenting findings accurately for care team review.
- Supported vaginal and cesarean deliveries by preparing equipment, maintaining sterile technique, and anticipating procedural needs.
- Educated patients and families on labor progression, delivery expectations, and postpartum recovery instructions.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
RN, Travel Labor & Delivery and Post Partum
7 Years 3 Months- Contracted and traveled to various hospital settings, varying from low risk to high risk patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions across acute care settings.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and recovery plans.
- Responded to urgent changes in patient status with rapid, appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate RN - Registered Nurse
Skills
Labor support techniques
Couple-care nursing
Post vaginal and post C-section recovery care and management
Newborn care and lactation
Patient and family education for readiness for discharge home
EPIC documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, License #570800- Active
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)- Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- Current
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)- Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Labor & Delivery and Post Partum
Queen of the Valley Hospital
2025.01 - CurrentRead More
RN-Mobile Research
Contract Specialists With Various Staffing Agencies
2020.11 - 2024.12Read More
RN-Vaccine Clinic
Passport Health
2017.09 - 2020.03Read More
RN-Infusion
EPIC Care Hematology/Oncology
2016.09 - 2017.07Read More
RN-Antepartum Home Health
Alere
2013.09 - 2016.09Read More
RN-Labor and Delivery
California Pacific Medical Center
2005.09 - 2013.09Read More
RN, Travel Labor & Delivery and Post Partum
Cross Country Staffing
1998.05 - 2005.08Read More
Mount Royal College
Associate RN from Registered Nurse
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Personal Information
Title: RN