Natalie Peterson
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a 9-year career history in patient care, specializing in women's services, including labor and delivery, mother-baby, triage, telephone triage, and outpatient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMRs and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed on average 25 students' physical and emotional well-being daily in clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
UX Designer
Homecare Homebase
05.2022 - 03.2023
- UX designer working on an electronic health record for a large healthcare tech enterprise
- Collaborating with Product and Technology teams to deliver user-centered designed products.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Counseled patients via telephone triage according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Reduced emergency room visits by effectively assessing and prioritizing patient needs over the phone.
UX/UI Design Intern
Banner Health
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Member of the design team on a larger cross-functional team creating digital healthcare products including web, mobile, and native products.
Travel L&D/Antepartum RN
Medical City Plano/Dallas
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Women's Float RN
Banner Medical Center Phoenix
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Resource RN for Women & Infant Services floating to antepartum, labor and delivery, and mother-baby units based on the highest need for the day
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White & Texas Health
01.2011 - 02.2018
- Working as an RN at a Magnet-certified hospital, collectively focusing on serving the local community with safe, quality, and compassionate care
- Skilled as an RN providing triage in the OB emergency department, labor and delivery unit, postpartum unit, perioperative and postoperative care, and experience with initial resuscitation of the newborn, breastfeeding, and baby-friendly care
- Opportunities for teaching and mentoring students from metroplex colleges in labor and delivery.
L&D RN
Baylor Scott & White All Saints
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Experience as an RN on a large, high acuity labor and delivery unit containing 19 labor beds, 8 triage beds, and 4 OR suites, delivering approximately 500 babies each month
- Experience triaging large numbers of patients in the OB emergency department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Texas12.2011
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Patient Communication
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
Timeline
School Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2023 - Current
UX Designer
Homecare Homebase
05.2022 - 03.2023
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
UX/UI Design Intern
Banner Health
01.2020 - 02.2021
Travel L&D/Antepartum RN
Medical City Plano/Dallas
12.2018 - 05.2019
Women's Float RN
Banner Medical Center Phoenix
05.2018 - 11.2018
L&D RN
Baylor Scott & White All Saints
01.2012 - 04.2015
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White & Texas Health
01.2011 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
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