Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 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 Postpartum/ Mother-Baby unit specialty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntington Hospital
03.2007 - Current
Provided education for new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs.
Promoted breastfeeding success through early initiation, ongoing support, and lactation consultation referrals when needed.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Decreased maternal stress levels by utilizing effective pain management strategies tailored to individual needs.
Accelerated recovery times by providing thorough instructions on self-care measures for both mother and newborn before discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Worked in NICU
Provided care by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
Registered Nurse
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
01.2005 - 06.2005
Provided care during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby''s vital signs
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Provided education for new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Promoted breastfeeding success through early initiation, ongoing support, and lactation consultation referrals when needed.
Administered medications to patients as ordered by MD.
Facilitated smooth transitions of care from labor and delivery to postpartum units through detailed documentation and clear handoff reports.