REBECCA BURKE

• Demonstrate expertise in triaging and managing high-risk emergency admissions, including preterm labor, patients with gestational diabetes, and eclampsia, in collaboration with attending physician
• Skilled in performing vaginal deliveries and serving as surgical first assistant on c-sections, tubal ligations, and cervical sutures
• Proficiency in fetal monitoring and interpretation of obstetrical ultrasounds
• Strong patient-centered approach and excellent communication skills.'
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.
• Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.

• Proficiency in treating routine OB/GYN patients throughout their lifespan, including annual exams, prenatal visits, problem visits, contraception, fertility planning, and menopause management
• Diagnose and treat pelvic floor disorders, urinary and fecal incontinence, and overactive bladder
• Proficient in performing diagnostic testing and interpreting results, such as urodynamics and assisting with cystoscopy
• Skilled in providing patient education and counseling on various topics related to urology and sexual health
• Strong ability to handle administrative tasks, such as completing insurance prior authorizations and finalizing surgical schedules
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Delivered comprehensive patient care, focusing on holistic health and wellness.
• Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, enhancing self-care and compliance.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, providing high-quality care and support.
• Diagnosed health conditions, developing effective management strategies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by offering empathetic support and clear communication.
• Coordinated care for complex cases, ensuring seamless integration of services.
• Supported community health initiatives, promoting preventive care and education.

• Teach the didactic portion of maternal child health course in a BSN program
• Develop lesson plans, syllabus, and learning objectives for course
• Educate nursing students about women's healthcare through physical assessments on antepartum, laboring, post-partum, and newborn patients
• Create and deliver engaging lectures, presentations, and other instructional materials
• Evaluate student performance by grading assignments, exams, and projects
• Provide feedback and guidance to students to help with their growth and development in nursing practice
• Collaborate with other faculty members and staff to ensure the success of the program
• Enhanced student engagement by developing and delivering interactive lesson plans.
• Developed curriculum for improving learning outcomes and student performance.
• Improved team collaboration with effective communication and leadership.
• Guided students to academic success by providing personalized support and feedback.
• Fostered a positive learning environment for encouraging student participation.
• Led instructional sessions to enhance understanding of complex subjects.
• Implemented teaching strategies for diverse learning needs, promoting inclusivity.
• Coordinated with faculty to improve course content and delivery.
• Mentored junior instructors to develop their teaching skills and methodologies.
• Boosted student confidence with constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Organized workshops for deepening student knowledge and skills.
• Promoted critical thinking with interactive classroom discussions and activities.
• Increased student retention by fostering an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere.

• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
• Administered pain management techniques including epidurals, spinal blocks, intravenous medications safely while monitoring their effectiveness.

-Assessed laboring patients throughout the labor process

-Communicated with physicians about the patients' plan of care

-Monitored fetal heart rate and contractions patterns throughout the labor process

-Circulated in the operating room to help facilitate cesarean section deliveries

-Assisted providers in the delivery room

• Educate women with gestational diabetes on the importance of prenatal visits
• Answer questions about various genetic testing in pregnancy and explain the results
• Promote health by ordering screenings, prescribing preventive therapies (immunizations, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, smoking cessation, etc.), and teaching and counseling
• Collaborate with other health care providers to schedule various procedures for patients in the hospital setting

• Adhere to college philosophy and work effectively as part of the overall faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations and participation in curricula development and accreditation process
• Create student-centered assignments for each class to ensure maximum learning and knowledge retention
• Provide instruction, demonstration, and facilitation of clinical skills for nursing students
• Collaborate with facility staff to coordinate the student's clinical assignment with a focus on clinical objectives
• Observe and provide constructive feedback to students throughout the term
• Educated nursing students about women's health care through physical assessments on antepartum, laboring, post-partum, and newborn patients
• Provide clinical instruction to 10 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students in clinical settings on Labor and Delivery and Maternal and Child Health topics.

-Assessed laboring patients throughout the labor process

-Communicated with physicians about the patients' plan of care

-Monitored fetal heart rate and contractions patterns throughout the labor process

-Circulated in the operating room to help facilitate cesarean section deliveries

-Assisted providers in the delivery room

• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during labor and delivery.
• Provided expert guidance to new hires as part of the orientation process, sharing knowledge on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices for labor and delivery nursing.
• Ensured adherence to infection control protocols by maintaining strict sterilization practices in all aspects of nursing duties during labor and delivery.
• Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring high-risk patients and promptly addressing any issues.
• Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
• Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor and delivery.
• Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical instruments and equipment during labor and delivery procedures.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the Labor and Delivery department by identifying areas of need and participating in collaborative efforts to address identified challenges.
• Ensured safe and efficient patient care by adhering to evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and nursing standards in all aspects of labor and delivery nursing.
• Provided effective pain management techniques, ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients throughout labor and delivery.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.

-Served as the advice nurse on the telephone triage line for obstetric and gynecological patients

-Assisted providers in exam rooms during procedures

-Triaged patients upon arrival to obtain medical history and the chief complaint for the visit

• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Contributed to efficient unit operations by maintaining accurate medical records, updating care plans, and documenting interventions.
• Conducted patient assessments to identify healthcare needs.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams for comprehensive patient treatment.
• Improved patient satisfaction by offering compassionate and attentive care.
• Provided patient care to ensure comfort and support recovery.
• Educated patients on post-discharge care to promote self-management.
• Monitored vital signs to detect changes in patient condition.
• Assisted doctors during examinations to ensure efficient patient care.
• Maintained accurate patient records for continuity of care.

• Provided expert guidance to new hires as part of the orientation process, sharing knowledge on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices for labor and delivery nursing.
• Ensured adherence to infection control protocols by maintaining strict sterilization practices in all aspects of nursing duties during labor and delivery.

-Assessed laboring patients throughout the labor process

-Communicated with physicians about the patients' plan of care

-Monitored fetal heart rate and contractions patterns throughout the labor process

-Circulated in the operating room to help facilitate cesarean section deliveries

-Assisted providers in the delivery room