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Rebecca Sparks

Alexander,AR

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and educational support. Committed to delivering comprehensive assessments and effective communication to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children Hospital Pre-op and PACU Units
Little Rock, AR
02.2022 - Current

Coordinated pre-operative patient readiness and ensured timely delivery of ordered medications.

Assisted in gathering witness consent forms for legal documentation. Supported team in organizing and managing consent form processes. Contributed to maintaining accurate records of witness consent forms.

Administered intravenous sedation and monitored patient responses in preoperative settings.

Evaluated procedural readiness to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Provided focused one-on-one care to support patient stabilization during initial stage one of recovery.

Provided narcotics in accordance with medical orders to facilitate optimal pain control in post-operative recovery.

Conducted thorough assessments of incisions and wounds to ensure optimal healing outcomes.

Educated patients and parents on essential discharge instructions to ensure safe transitions from care.

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center Labor and Delivery Unit
North Little Rock, AR
06.2005 - 05.2022

Assessed and delivered care to high risk population and administered magnesium sulfate drips with hourly assessments and gave brethine and procardia for preterm labor patients.

administered induction agents such as pitocin, cytotec and cervidil And performed assessments per facilities protocol.

Assessed fetal monitor strip readings and communicated with providers on patients progress during labor phases as well as fetus well being.

Conducted assessments of patients to facilitate labor initiation and manage complications during active labor in a triage setting.

Delivered comprehensive assessment results to providers to inform treatment decisions.

Oversaw administration of medications and treatments to enhance patient recovery. Collaborated with anesthesia providers to facilitate successful epidural placements. Championed patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Coordinated cesarean section deliveries and assisted as scrub nurse to ensure sterile environment and procedural efficiency.

Provided comprehensive nursing support to ensure safe and effective vaginal delivery experiences.

Monitored and supported uncomplicated newborns through transition phases to promote health and well-being.

Supported lactation education initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal and infant health outcomes.

Assessed postpartum couplets to ensure appropriate medication delivery for patients and their newborns.

Administered initial vaccinations and provided bathing care for newborns.

Created detailed postpartum care discharge instructions to facilitate recovery and promote health awareness among new mothers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05.2005

High School Diploma -

North Pulaski High School
Jacksonville, AR
06.2001

Skills

  • Certified Childbirth Educator for unit for 10 years and taught classes for community
  • Charge Nurse
  • Administrative RN-3
  • Basic, intermediate and Advanced Fetal monitoring Certified while working in OB

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Arkansas Children Hospital Pre-op and PACU Units
02.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Medical Center Labor and Delivery Unit
06.2005 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Arkansas

High School Diploma -

North Pulaski High School