Norma Galvan De Jeppesen
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
2901 Violet Ave, McAllen ,Texas
2027
years of professional experience
Dynamic L&D Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System, excelling in obstetric emergency response and compassionate care. Enhanced patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices and effective multidisciplinary teamwork, ensuring safe outcomes for mothers and newborns. Committed to delivering high-quality, individualized care in high-acuity environments. Born in Mexico, been in US since 2000, Spanish first language, bicultural.
Work History
L&D Registered Nurse
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records to support efficient coordination among team members executing each patient’s care plan implementation process.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, promoting trust and open communication throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted physicians during delivery procedures, ensuring timely responses to critical situations.
- Supported continued learning opportunities among peers by facilitating workshops on updated L&D bestpractices.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support for patients during high-stress situations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Supported high-acuity patients through triage, stabilization, and continuous bedside monitoring.
- Prepared delivery rooms with required supplies, equipment, and emergency readiness.
- Maintained accurate charting in electronic health records and updated care plans.
- Coordinated care with obstetric, anesthesia, and neonatal teams to support safe outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on labor progression, pain management, and newborn care.
- Assisted physicians during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum procedures.
- Administered medications and IV therapies according to provider orders and clinical protocols.
- Monitored maternal and fetal conditions, documenting changes and escalating concerns promptly.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure efficient coordination among team members involved in each patient''s care plan implementation process.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform targeted interventions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff through adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in patient care, resulting in better health outcomes and fewer complications.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that all aspects of their well-being were considered in treatment decisions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and professional growth within the unit.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
L&D Registered Nurse
- Conducted postpartum follow-ups with mothers after discharge; offering guidance on newborn care.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure efficient coordination among team members involved in each patient''s care plan implementation process.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff through adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in patient care, resulting in better health outcomes and fewer complications.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored maternal and fetal conditions, documenting changes and escalating concerns promptly.
- Administered medications and IV therapies according to provider orders and clinical protocols.
- Assisted physicians during labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum procedures.
- Maintained accurate charting in electronic health records and updated care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care.
- Assisted physicians during delivery procedures, ensuring timely responses to critical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Preeclampsia management
Obstetric emergency response
Antepartum care
Intrapartum care
Electronic fetal monitoring
Blood transfusion administration
Preterm labor management
Compassionate care
Uterine massage
IV insertion
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Gestational diabetes management
Discharge planning
Induction of labor
Perineal care
Vaginal delivery assistance
Postpartum care
Epidural assistance
Neonatal resuscitation
Fetal heart rate interpretation
Oxytocin administration
Skin-to-skin contact promotion
Labor monitoring
Postpartum hemorrhage control
Evidence-based practice
Rooming-in support
Vacuum extraction support
Infant security measures
Placental examination
HIPAA compliance
Emotional support
Epidural administration
Teamwork
Medication and IV administration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Compassionate and caring
Basic life support
Reliability
Critical thinking
Direct patient care
CPR certification
Active listening
Decision-making
Patient education
Monitoring vital signs
Electronic health records
Blood draw and sample collection
Physical assessment
Vitals monitoring
Pain management
Intravenous therapy
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Medication administration
Infection control
Fetal monitoring
Additional Information
Went to nursing at OHSU Late in life. My health care career started in Mexico where I was educated as a medical doctor specializing in OB-GYN. Proud of my new career as a L&D nurse.
Timeline
L&D Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
2009 - CurrentRead More
L&D Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
2008 - 2009Read More
OHSU
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Eastern Oregon University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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