ORGIA M. WHITFIELD, BSN, RN
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dedicated perinatal nurse with over 10 years of experience in antepartum and labor & delivery, skilled in managing both uncomplicated and high-risk deliveries. Proven ability to prioritize clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency settings, utilizing critical thinking to provide exceptional patient care. Recognized for problem-solving skills and enhancing customer satisfaction in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth in the maternal child health field.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, High Risk Antepartum
HCA - St. David's Women's Center of Texas
Austin, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care and monitoring for high-risk antepartum patients, focusing on vital signs and fetal heart tones.
- Recognized initial signs of preterm labor and initiated appropriate interventions swiftly.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to uncover potential complications in antepartum patients.
- Evaluated diagnostic test results to accurately assess patient conditions.
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary team members to develop management strategies for high-risk antepartum cases.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery, AMFP
HCA St. David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Coached women through labor, managed complications, and administered medications to ensure safe delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted with induction of labor for women with complications, enhancing care for preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome.
- Assisted physicians with labor and delivery procedures, including cesarean sections.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as fetal monitors during labor and delivery processes.
- Tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor data, and communicated critical status updates to delivering physician.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Charge Nurse, OBOR/PACU
Cone Health Women's And Children's Center
Greensboro, NC
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with anesthesia and OB providers to address operational issues, ensuring seamless patient care in OR and PACU.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Ensured asepsis standards and organized tools and equipment in OR, contributing to a safe and efficient surgical environment.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance team competency and patient safety.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cone Health Women's And Children's Center
Greensboro, NC
12.2014 - 07.2021
- Assisted in induction of labor for women with complications including preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies involving multiple gestations and preterm labor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies including shoulder dystocia, breech presentations, cord prolapse, and placental abruption.
- Monitored labor progress and supported laboring mothers, fostering a positive delivery experience.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored labor progress, analyzed fetal heart monitor data, and communicated findings to delivering physician.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, PRN
Novant Health, Kernersville Medical Center
Kernersville, NC
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Delivered direct patient care, including wound dressing, medication administration, and IV therapy, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement, and assess patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis, and electrocardiograms to support timely diagnosis and treatment.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Novant Health, Kernersville Medical Center
Kernersville, NC
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Delivered care for patients on a 21-bed medical-surgical unit, provided direct care to up to 6-7 patients, delegated nursing assignments, and supervised a team of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to therapies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
Staff Nurse, LPN
Colonial Management, GSO Metro Treatment Center
Greensboro, NC
02.2008 - 08.2011
- Ensured accuracy in daily account and inventory of dispensed Class II narcotics to support regulatory compliance.
- Screened patients to assess their needs for Medical Director.
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force
06.1986 - 11.1999
- Applied knowledge as Emergency Medical Technician across clinical settings, including Med-Surg, Labor & Delivery, and Emergency Department.
- Out-Patient and Acute Care clinics, to include, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB-GYN.
- Led establishment of an inpatient OB Unit (LDRP) from the ground up, ensuring comprehensive patient care and operational efficiency.
- Fulfilled active duty roles in the military, contributing to enhanced operational readiness and team preparedness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2013
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Honors
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM12.2000
Skills
- Maternal vital signs Monitoring
- Fetal heart assessment
- IV Insertion
- Medication and IV Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Examination
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Test Interpretations
- Diabetes/Hypertension Management
- Critical Care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
• Texas State Registered Nurse, 08/31/27
• Basic Life Support, Provider, 05/31/26
• Advanced Life Support, Provider, 03/31/28
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Provider, 12/30/27
• NIH Stroke Scale, 03/31/28
• Basic Life Support, Provider, 05/31/26
• Advanced Life Support, Provider, 03/31/28
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Provider, 12/30/27
• NIH Stroke Scale, 03/31/28
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nomination, Cone Health Women's Hospital
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Texas Nurses Association
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated -A Professional Nursing Organization
(Sigma Phi Chapter, Waco, Tx)
Texas Nurses Association
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated -A Professional Nursing Organization
(Sigma Phi Chapter, Waco, Tx)
Timeline
Staff Nurse, High Risk Antepartum
HCA - St. David's Women's Center of Texas
10.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery, AMFP
HCA St. David's Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse, OBOR/PACU
Cone Health Women's And Children's Center
05.2019 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, PRN
Novant Health, Kernersville Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cone Health Women's And Children's Center
12.2014 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Novant Health, Kernersville Medical Center
09.2013 - 10.2015
Staff Nurse, LPN
Colonial Management, GSO Metro Treatment Center
02.2008 - 08.2011
Medical Service Specialist
United States Air Force
06.1986 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Clovis Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Science
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences, Honors
Clovis Community College