Experienced Registered Nurse with a robust background in neonatal and maternity care. Skilled in medication administration, direct patient care, and emotional support, driving positive outcomes for mothers and newborns in high-pressure environments. Skilled in preparation for vaginal and cesarean deliveries and stabilization of the post partum mother and newborn.
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 Months
Christus Spohn South | 04.2026 - Current
Provided direct patient care in high-stress labor and delivery environment.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe delivery practices.
Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding to changes promptly.
Educated patients and families on labor processes, pain management, and postnatal care.
Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and effective communication techniques.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
2 Years
Christus Health | 04.2024 - 04.2026
Administered prenatal assessments and monitored fetal heart rates during labor and delivery processes.
Educated patients on labor progression, pain management options, and postpartum care strategies.
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.
Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
1 Year 6 Months
Tenet Healthcare Corporation | 09.2023 - 03.2025
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
Assisted in the facilitation of safe deliveries, ensuring compliance with established protocols and best practices.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to maintain up-to-date medical histories.
Implemented infection control measures to promote patient safety and reduce risk during delivery procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
23 Years 6 Months
Christus Health | 01.2000 - 07.2023
Provided emotional support and guidance to families throughout the labor and delivery experience.
Participated in continuous education programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge of emerging healthcare trends.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington | Arlington, Texas, TX | 12-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 12-1999
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Patient education
Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing
Maternity nursing
Postoperative nursing
Neonatal nursing
Perioperative nursing
Accomplishments
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses 2016, 2019, and 2026.
Healthcare Hero in Nursing Corpus Christi Caller Times nominee 2016.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital RockwallRegistered Nurse, Operating Room at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Registered Nuse, Emergency Room at Detroit Medical Center, Sinai Grace HospitalRegistered Nuse, Emergency Room at Detroit Medical Center, Sinai Grace Hospital