Renee Coleman
Carbondale,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust history in clinical environments, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring high-quality care. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Recognized for strong clinical skills and compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.1999 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to set protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted interdisciplinary teams in developing comprehensive care strategies for various patient populations.
- Tracked patient vitals and communicated changes to healthcare providers for prompt interventions.
- Instructed patients and families on health management, medication use, and recovery processes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.1999 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive prenatal care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during labor and delivery processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs, promptly identifying and addressing any complications during labor.
- Educated patients about labor progression, pain management options, and post-delivery care protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement measures that enhanced patient satisfaction scores in the maternity unit.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.1988
Skills
Labor and delivery nurse
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
05.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SIH, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
05.1999 - Current
Associate Degree Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Murray State University