Compassionate and Skilled Labor and Delivery Nurse with >5 years Hospital Experience. Fully versed in all aspects of labor and delivery, antepartum and immediate postpartum care. Possesses critical thinking skills in fast-paced high tension setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Guam Memorial Hospital
Tamuning, Guam
01.2018 - 07.2023
Care for low risk and high risk patients during antepartum, labor, and immediate postpartum phase..
Assess patient's labor status. Checked patient's cervix to determine labor progression and dilation. Monitored contractions.
Monitored fetal heart rate to ascertain potential problems.
Utilize equipment to help monitor maternal vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Help to manage the patient's pain before, during and after labor. Provide emotional and psychological support.
Administer prescribed medication intravenously and orally or as specified.
Contribute to providing assistance with the doctor during uncomplicated and complicated deliveries.
Help to educate the patient and family before, during and after labor and delivery.
Identify and help provide assistance for any patient complications that may arise.
Baby catch, newborn assessment. Promote bonding with mom or initiate transfer to nursery unit if needed.
Keep and maintain detailed reports and records.
Medical Assistant
Samonte Medical Clinic
Harmon, Guam
07.2016 - 12.2017
Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room.
Performed medical records management, including filing and organizing documents.
Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff. Called to schedule follow up visits once test results are available
High volume of patients seen daily, learned time management, enhanced prioritization and multitasking skills.