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Rachael Sheehan

Gig Harbor,WA

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared for role of Certified Nurse Midwife, graduating in January 2025. Background includes providing comprehensive care and support to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Passion for patient-centered and individualized obstetric and gynecologic health care for women of all ages. Focus on team collaboration and achieving patient-centered results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic clinical environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Family Birth Center, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum

VMFH – ST. MICHAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Silverdale, USA
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
  • Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Maternal Child

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, USA
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.

Registered Nurse - Outpatient OBGYN

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, USA
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Loyal Source Government Services & Magnum Opus Technologies Inc.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery / Inpatient Obstetrics and Nursery

U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL YOKOSUKA
Yokosuka, Japan
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Mentored new nursing staff in the labor and delivery unit, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes in a remote hospital setting overseas.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination during labor and delivery processes and transfers to higher levels of care in Japanese hospitals.

Registered Nurse – Maternal / Child & Complicated OB

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth, USA
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from childbirth and assisted in care of newborns.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY
Hyden, KY
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC
05.2013

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient-centered care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support – AHA, 09/25
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – AAP, 10/25
  • Intermittent Auscultation Certificate, 07/23
  • Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, 11/23
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/26
  • Registered Nurse, Washington, RN61477268, 04/28/25
  • Registered Nurse, Virginia, 1318886, 04/30/25

Personal Information

Title: RN, BSN

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Family Birth Center, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum

VMFH – ST. MICHAEL MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse – Inpatient Maternal Child

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
09.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse - Outpatient OBGYN

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
02.2018 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery / Inpatient Obstetrics and Nursery

U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL YOKOSUKA
04.2015 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse – Maternal / Child & Complicated OB

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Basic Life Support – AHA, 09/25
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – AAP, 10/25
  • Intermittent Auscultation Certificate, 07/23
  • Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring, 11/23
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 01/26
  • Registered Nurse, Washington, RN61477268, 04/28/25
  • Registered Nurse, Virginia, 1318886, 04/30/25

Master of Science - Nursing

FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Rachael Sheehan