PENNY PIPKIN
Summary
With over 37 years of experience in nursing, including a pivotal role at Florida Hospital and Advent Health, I excel in providing compassionate care and employing strong clinical judgment. My expertise in caring for people and insuring their safety by providing excellent nursing care has significantly enhanced patient outcomes. When I look back on my career, one important thing that stands out for me is the respect and love that I have been shown by the teams I have worked alongside.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager-Perinatal High Risk Unit
Advent Health
02.2017 - 04.2024
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective care.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction level.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from 32 nurses on night shift, using evidence-based nursing practices.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep unit area clean and neat.
OB Birth Coordinator
Florida Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2017
- I was a resource for all expectant mothers and families, who planned to deliver at Altamonte or who were looking for the hospital that would provide the experience that they were seeking.
- OB tours of unit were part of my responsibility. These tours included pregnancy and labor education and enabled parents to ask questions in a safe and unhurried environment.
- Our unit Lactation Consultants would partner with me to have a weekly Mother/Baby support group. It was miraculous to see how these mothers grew in knowledge and strength during this first year of their baby's lives.
RN-Labor and Delivery
Florida Hospital
04.2011 - 08.2012
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
American Mobile/Talemed/MSN
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Contributed to reduced infant mortality rates with diligent monitoring of neonatal vital signs postdelivery.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
RN-Labor and Delivery, MIU, Newborn Nursery
Florida Hospital
06.1987 - 06.2010
- I was so blessed to be with women on one of the most important days of their lives. I loved every day and every birth.
- During these years, I began as a Mother- Baby RN for a short time before moving to Labor and Delivery.
- I was then an ANM on the Altamonte OB unit for 11 years, followed by the NM position for 3 years.
- I went to Orlando for 2 years as a staff RN in Labor and Delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Regularly started IVs and drew blood for labs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole Community College
Sanford, FL06.1987
Skills
- IV starts for 37 years
- 37 years of blood draws
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical Practice
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing Expertise
Accomplishments
- Certified in Inpatient OB Nursing since 1994
- Daisy nomination x 2
- Daisy Award Winner
- Certified Bereavement Counselor
- Hospital Wide Perinatal Bereavement Committee for 35 years
- Multiple Patient Satisfaction awards for units that I worked on
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager-Perinatal High Risk Unit
Advent Health
02.2017 - 04.2024
OB Birth Coordinator
Florida Hospital
08.2012 - 01.2017
RN-Labor and Delivery
Florida Hospital
04.2011 - 08.2012
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
American Mobile/Talemed/MSN
07.2010 - 11.2011
RN-Labor and Delivery, MIU, Newborn Nursery
Florida Hospital
06.1987 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Seminole Community College
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