Compassionate nursing professional known for exceptional patient education and care coordination. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, respond effectively to emergencies, and provide comprehensive support to families during critical moments.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Lakeway
04.2012 - 06.2025
Led nursing staff as charge nurse in labor and delivery unit, ensuring optimal performance standards.
Provided comprehensive care to expectant mothers across triage, antepartum, labor, delivery, newborn, and postpartum phases.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving newborns by providing advanced life support measures.
Functioned as transition nurse attending deliveries and assuming responsibility for newborn immediately following birth.
Delivered direct patient care, conducting assessments and treatments for diverse populations.
Educated families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care practices to promote informed decision-making and support.
Served as preceptor for new nurses, providing orientation, coaching clinical skills, and mentoring professional development.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Seton Northwest Hospital
Austin
04.2012 - 03.2014
Coordinated comprehensive care for expectant mothers on labor & delivery, addressing needs during antepartum, intraoperative, and postoperative phases to ensure safe and supportive experiences.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management, enhancing understanding and promoting adherence for better health outcomes.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Davids Medical Center, South Austin
Austin
01.2011 - 03.2012
Coordinated comprehensive care for expectant mothers on labor & delivery, addressing needs during antepartum, intraoperative, and postoperative phases to enhance patient experience and safety.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management, leading to improved understanding and adherence for better health outcomes.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
La Jolla
07.1998 - 06.2006
Responded promptly to obstetrical emergencies involving high risk pregnancies or deliveries requiring resuscitation efforts of neonates or mothers.
Monitored maternal and fetal health during labor stages including triage, antepartum, pre and intraoperative for Cesarean sections.
Provided emotional support to families during delivery experiences.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Childrens Hospital of San Diego
San Diego
07.1988 - 06.1998
Provided direct patient care to infants and children in a fast-paced environment.
Utilized evidence-based research findings when making clinical decisions about pediatric patients' care.
Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration between multidisciplinary teams working together towards optimal outcomes for pediatric patients.
Educated families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Developed strong relationships with patients' families by providing compassionate care during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06-1985
Skills
Patient assessment
Emergency response
Care coordination
Labor management
Clinical documentation
Team leadership
Patient advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse Texas Board of Nursing, License 724512 Expires October 2027
Certified Nurse Electronic Fetal Monitoring, certified June 2021, expires June 2027