Healthcare professional prepared for role of Certified Nurse Midwife. Background includes providing comprehensive care and support to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Focus on team collaboration and achieving patient-centered results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Caring for Women
07.2018 - Current
Performs patient physicals, comparing and contrasting results with established patient histories and medical records in order to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
Cultivated strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening, open communication, and shared decision-making processes during their healthcare journey.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat obstetric patients that present to OB triage
Conducts prenatal classes, breastfeeding education and support immediately after birth and in follow up care
Collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
Supported women's health through the provision of annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and preventative screenings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills within the field of midwifery practice.
Assisted in over 1300 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Be Women's Health & Wellness Clinic
08.2017 - 07.2018
Performs patient physicals, comparing and contrasting results with established patient histories and medical records in order to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat obstetric patients that present to OB triage
Conducts prenatal classes, breastfeeding education and support immediately after birth and in follow up care
Collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Resources
03.2014 - 08.2017
Provides comprehensive care to women of all ages experiencing low and high-risk pregnancy and births, low and high-risk postpartum, normal newborn and critically ill infants
Provides quality care to patients in both the triage and labor/recovery settings, and also manages care of high risk patients in the pre/post-operative settings
Assess patient's status, analyze and interpret information for intervention, and utilizes sound judgment with clinical skills to ensure optimal patient care
Effectively adapts to changes in workload assignment to meet changing needs of the individual patient or the unit
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baylor Health Care
04.2013 - 03.2014
Provides quality care to patients in both the triage and labor/recovery settings, and also manages care of high risk patients in the pre/post-operative settings
Coordinates plan of care while also implementing patient care needs including obtaining patient history, evaluating labor risk factors, and assessing electronic fetal monitoring
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, while instructing and educating patients and families
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Registered Nurse, Women Services
Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital
05.2012 - 05.2013
Assess patient's status, analyze and interpret information for intervention, and utilizes sound judgment with clinical skills to ensure optimal patient care
Effectively adapts to changes in workload assignment to meet changing needs of the individual patient or the unit
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Master of Science - Midwifery
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
12.2012
Skills
Contraceptive Counseling
Antepartum care
Breastfeeding support
Intrapartum Care
Gynecological Exams
Prenatal care
Menopause Management
Maternal mental health
Cultural Competency
Professional Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 01/01/10, Present
National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/01/11, Present
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), 01/01/13, Present
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Mu Chapter, 01/01/13, Present
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), 01/01/15, Present
Licensure
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, American Heart Association, 01/01/11, Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 01/01/12, Present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Heart Association, 01/01/12, Present