Provide compassionate and evidence-based patient care for high acuity and low risk birthing people in a teaching hospital with over 4,000 deliveries in 2021
Manage high risk OB conditions including but not limited to: preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, diabetes, placenta and umbilical cord abnormalities, multiple fetuses, cardiac disorders and history of maternal cardiac surgery
Utilize techniques to support physiologic birth, including: trauma informed care, effective maternal positioning for fetal station and fetal position, intermittent auscultation and wireless monitoring, non-pharmacological coping mechanisms, and accommodating various pushing positions
Manage 1-2 patients with continuous external and/or internal fetal monitoring; evaluate fetal well being, balance induction or augmentation interventions with providers, and implement fetal resuscitation measures if warranted
Provide pre, intra, and post op c-section care for birthing people and newborns
Preceptor for new staff members
Registered Nurse, High Risk Ante/Postpartum
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.2016 - 03.2019
Managed medically complex antepartum and postpartum patients in a teaching hospital with more than 6,000 deliveries in 2018
As a charge nurse I oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 32-bed unit, providing direct patient care for up to 6 patients while delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks
Educated parents on how to care for their infant, including: infant safety and safe sleep, breastfeeding, formula feeding, bathing, cord care, circumcision care
Educated birthing people on their postpartum care and healing, supported the 4th stage of labor
Nurse Technician, Float
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 07.2016
Demonstrated effective teamwork and time management skills in providing care for up to 20 patients
Patient population included medical-surgical, transplant, critical care, rehab, pediatrics, and ante/postpartum
Student Nurse Preceptorship, Surgical Trauma ICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - 05.2016
Gained experience with ventilators, central lines, bolts/extra ventricular devices, chest tubes, & continuous titratable drips
Effectively communicated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2016
Skills
Epic, Connect/Citrix, and Navicare WatchChild proficient
Highly efficient, accurate, and detailed ante, intra, postpartum, and newborn assessments
Thorough breastfeeding knowledge, education, and assistance
Phlebotomy
Patient and family advocate
Active listener and excellent interpersonal skills
Goal-oriented and self-starter
Licenses & Certifications
Washington RN temporary practice permit 61302035, RN.RN.61299472
PA RN713802
RNC-MNN- Certified Maternal Newborn Nurse
ACLS, BLS- Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaCritical Care Registered Nurse at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Patient Service Representative at Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPatient Service Representative at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania