Maria Yates
Clarksville,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 39 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Labor and Delivery specialty. To maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Manager
Clark Memorial Health
11.2018 - Current
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Clark Memorial Health
Jeffersonville, IN
08.1994 - 11.2018
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
LPN
Clark Memorial Health
Jeffersonville, IN
06.1978 - 08.1994
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 06.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Louisville, KY 08.1992 - 08.1994
Diploma - Nursing
New Albany School of Practical Nursing
4202 Charlestown Rd. New Albany, IN 47150 08.1973 - 08.1974
High School Diploma -
New Albany High School, New Albany, IN 47150
1020 Vincennes St. New Albany, IN 47150 08.1971 - 01.1973
Certification
- ACLS, Clark Memorial Health -
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06.2020 - 06.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Manager
Clark Memorial Health
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Clark Memorial Health
08.1994 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
08.1992 - 08.1994
LPN
Clark Memorial Health
06.1978 - 08.1994
Diploma - Nursing
New Albany School of Practical Nursing
08.1973 - 08.1974
High School Diploma -
New Albany High School, New Albany, IN 47150
08.1971 - 01.1973
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