Mary Lou Guda
Registered Nurse
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with specialization in Labor and Delivery. Hold significant experience providing high quality patient care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. Skilled in managing high-stress situations while maintaining composed demeanor. Instrumental in fostering supportive environments for expectant mothers and contributing to successful birth outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, County of Los Angeles
Sylmar , CA
04.2009 - Current
- Charge nurse in Labor and Delivery, OB triage, and Ante Partum patients.
- Resource for new nurses, Surgical Techs, and Clerks.
- Scrub and Circulate for Caesarean Sections, Bilateral Tubal Ligation, D&C, and D&E.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV narcotics and vaccines, as ordered by physician.
- IV insertion, skilled, and phlebotomy.
- Take care of mother and baby in postpartum.
- Work in the Perinatal High-Risk unit with multiple gestations.
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery-Traveler
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, County of Los Angeles
Sylmar , CA
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV pain medications and vaccines, as ordered by physician.
- IV insertion, skilled, and phlebotomy.
- Take care of mother and baby in postpartum.
- Worked in the Perinatal High Risk Unit with multiple gestations.
- Circulate for Caesarean Section, BTL, D&C and D&E
- Scrub for Caesarean Section, BTL, D&C and D&E
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery/ RN Traveler
Huntington Memorial Hospital
South Pasadena , CA
06.2003 - 07.2007
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administers medications including IV narcotics as ordered by physician.
- I am skilled in IV insertion and phlebotomy.
- Take care of Mother and baby in postpartum.
- Worked in the High Risk Unit with multiple gestations.
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City , CA
04.2000 - 09.2001
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV narcotics, as ordered by physician.
- Take care of mother and baby in postpartum
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery, and circulate for caesarean section.
- Assist the anesthesiologist during epidural placement.
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery/RN Traveler
UCLA Medical Center
Westwood , CA
04.2002 - 07.2003
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV narcotics, as ordered by physician.
- IV insertion, skilled, and phlebotomy.
- Take care of Mother and Baby in postpartum.
- Worked in the antepartum unit.
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery/ RN Traveler
HRN Services
Encino , CA
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV narcotics, as ordered by physician.
- Take care of mother and baby in postpartum.
- Take care of ante partum patients.
- IV insertion skilled, phlebotomy, and PKU on newborn screening test.
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery/ FT Staff
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles , CA
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications, including IV narcotics and vaccines, as ordered by physician.
- Take care of mother and baby in postpartum.
- IV insertion skilled and phlebotomy.
- Circulate for Caesarean Section, BTL, D&C and D&E
- Assist doctors during vaginal delivery
RN - Labor and Delivery/ Per Diem
Cedars Medical Center
West Hollywood , CA
01.1999 - 04.2000
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications including epidurals and narcotics as ordered by physician.
Home Health Nurse/ IV Infusion
MG Care Home Health Services
Simi Valley , Ca
04.1994 - 11.1999
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA05-1993
Bachelor of Science - BSMT
Medical Technologist
Philippines03-1982
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Angeles University
Philippines03-1978
High School Diploma -
Santa Rita College
Philippines03-1975
Becuran Elementary School
Philippines03-1972
Skills
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Cesarean section preparation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Epidural Administration
- Fetal monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- IV Insertion
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn care
- Breastfeeding support
- Labor support
- Emotional Support
- Health Promotion
- Cultural competence
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- IV management
- Electronic Health Records
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Patient Care Assessment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Physical Assessment
- Analytical Thinking
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Assessment
- Training staff
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professionalism
- Patient Counseling
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
- Heart saver CPR AED
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Multitasking
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Decision-Making
Affiliations
- A hardworking wife, and a loving mother of two children who are also nurses.
- Goes on Vacation twice a year for family time and relaxation
- Enjoys and love working in Labor and Delivery for the past 30 years.
Accomplishments
RNC-OB Certified
Certification
- ACLS, BLS/AHA, NRP, RNC-OB and AFM- AWHONN certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, County of Los Angeles
04.2009 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery-Traveler
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, County of Los Angeles
07.2007 - 03.2009
RN - Labor and Delivery/ RN Traveler
Huntington Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2007
RN - Labor and Delivery/RN Traveler
UCLA Medical Center
04.2002 - 07.2003
RN - Labor and Delivery/ RN Traveler
HRN Services
01.2001 - 04.2002
RN - Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente
04.2000 - 09.2001
RN - Labor and Delivery/ Per Diem
Cedars Medical Center
01.1999 - 04.2000
Home Health Nurse/ IV Infusion
MG Care Home Health Services
04.1994 - 11.1999
RN - Labor and Delivery/ FT Staff
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.2001
- ACLS, BLS/AHA, NRP, RNC-OB and AFM- AWHONN certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Bachelor of Science - BSMT
Medical Technologist
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Angeles University
High School Diploma -
Santa Rita College
Becuran Elementary School
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