Lorie Hendry
Ellisville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with extensive experience in obstetric care, patient advocacy, and health education. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans that integrate advanced fetal monitoring techniques, ensuring optimal safety and comfort for mothers and infants. Demonstrated success in high-stress environments, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes through effective management and communication skills. Expertise in electronic medical records systems supports seamless documentation and collaboration in healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Merit Health Womans Hospital
Flowood, MS
02.2018 - Current
- Created customized treatment approaches after assessing patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support to both mother and family members throughout the birthing process.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Ensured comprehensive patient care through collaboration with obstetricians, pediatricians, healthcare professionals.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Merit Health Central Hospital
Jackson, MS
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed individualized plan of care based on assessment data for both mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Ensured clear and efficient interaction within patient care professionals.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Womans Hospital of Texas and Lafayette General
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education on home care and follow-up appointments.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans for laboring mothers and newborns.
- Provided labor nursing to units delivering 11000 newborns a year
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Merit Health Wesley Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Performed post-delivery assessments on mothers and babies.
Labor and Delivery Nurse Contract
Merit Health Central Hospital
Jackson, MS
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly in emergency situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Central Regional Medical Center
Laurel, MS
05.2004 - 03.2008
- Facilitated guidance for mothers in labor.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Designed tailored care plans to support laboring mothers and their newborns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Encouraged mothers throughout delivery process.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-1991
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-1989
Columbia High School
Columbia MSSkills
- Triage of pregnant and post partum patients
- Labor induction
- Fetal monitoring and interpretation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Antepartum care
- Intrapartum care
- Maternal assessment
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn assessment
- Care plan development and discharge plan implementation
- Resource Management in Social Services
- Experience with Cerner, Centricity, Meditech and AS400
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Mississippi (2004)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Merit Health Womans Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Merit Health Central Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse Traveler
Womans Hospital of Texas and Lafayette General
02.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Merit Health Wesley Hospital
04.2012 - 02.2015
Labor and Delivery Nurse Contract
Merit Health Central Hospital
03.2008 - 04.2012
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
South Central Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 03.2008
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jones County Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Columbia High School
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