Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a robust background in inpatient psychiatric care and labor and delivery. Proven ability to lead nursing staff, conduct thorough assessments, and implement effective care strategies, driving high-quality patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
1 Year 11 Months
SUN Behavioral Health | 08.2024 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust treatment approaches accordingly.
Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, promoting engagement and emotional expression among patients.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Assisted in training new nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices in psychiatric care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
1 Year 7 Months
Aya Healthcare | 09.2022 - 04.2024
Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
Provided patient education on labor progression, pain management, and postpartum care.
Assisted in the development of individualized birth plans tailored to patient needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
Mentored new nursing staff on labor and delivery protocols and best practices.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for a a a specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
1 Year
Travel Nurses Across America | 07.2021 - 07.2022
Demonstrated skills outlined in previous sections.
Provided high-quality patient care during labor and delivery, ensuring comfort and safety for mothers and newborns.
Assisted in developing and implementing individualized birth plans tailored to patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
6 Months
Medical Solutions | 12.2020 - 06.2021
Utilized skills in various tasks as previously described.
Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor to ensure safety and respond to complications.
Assisted in the delivery process, providing immediate care for newborns and support for mothers.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive birth plans tailored to patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
3 Years 4 Months
TriHealth | 10.2017 - 02.2021
Demonstrated expertise in relevant skills.
Provided comprehensive prenatal education to expectant mothers, enhancing their understanding of labor and delivery processes.
Assisted in the management of high-risk pregnancies, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients in labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
8 Months
TriHealth | 02.2017 - 10.2017
Monitored cardiac telemetry data to identify patient changes, ensuring timely interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Educated patients and families on heart health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and improving patient care standards.
Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize care delivery in high-acuity cardiac settings.
Demonstrated expertise in various cardiac procedures such as EKG interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, and administration of emergency medications.
Supported new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource in navigating complex cardiac cases.
Streamlined nursing processes by implementing time management strategies, improving overall efficiency on the unit.
Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science | Cincinnati, OH | 12-2015
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