Rhonda Dixon
Humble ,TX
Summary
I am a friendly, loyal and clearly dedicated individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Although I have extensive experience as a Travel Nurse in thee Women care Department, I love to learn, and I am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best from the begining to the end of the contract. Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
AMN Healthcare
San Leandro, CA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Assessed newborns immediately after birth for physical condition and breathing effort.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately prior to discharge from unit.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Evaluated patient's response to treatments administered by adjusting dosages accordingly.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital for additional resources needed for patient care.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Adhered to strict infection control protocols when handling infectious materials or disposing of contaminated items.
- Instructed patients on proper nutrition requirements while pregnant or lactating.
- Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards all patients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of [Number] babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Trained and mentored 2 other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.2
- Trained and mentored 2 other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Modesto, CA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided patient education on labor progression and delivery techniques.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders for pain management or induction of labor.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as amniocentesis, forceps deliveries, cesarean sections, and vacuum extractions.
- Educated patients about postpartum care including breastfeeding support and newborn care basics.
- Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation, effacement, and fetal station.
- Monitored maternal-fetal health through the use of ultrasound technology.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members regarding patient assessment data and plan of care implementation.
- Served as a liaison between the family and patient and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients to determine level of care needed.
- Instructed new mothers on proper infant feeding techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all relevant clinical information related to labor and delivery processes.
- Provided emotional support to laboring women throughout the birthing process.
- Identified any potential complications during labor that may require intervention from a physician.
- Cared for neonates immediately after birth, providing necessary resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Developed an individualized nursing plan based on the patient's needs and goals for recovery.
- Ensured appropriate documentation was completed for each patient according to hospital policy.
- Discharged patients after discussing postpartum instructions with them or their families.
Registered Nurse
Snapp Nurse
Bethel, AK
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Administered medications including epidurals and narcotics as ordered by physician.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
- Implemented therapeutic communication techniques to ensure patient comfort during labor.
- Instructed patients on postpartum care after birth of baby.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
- Managed emergency situations requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, or intervention for mother or infant according to established protocols.
- Initiated breastfeeding support for mothers in the immediate post-delivery period.
- Promoted evidence-based practice through ongoing research activities related to nursing practice in Labor and Delivery setting.
- Educated patients about risk factors associated with high-risk pregnancies.
- Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women including preterm labor, hypertensionand preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including lab results, medication administration.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections when necessary.
Register Nurse
Rapid Staffing
Pomona , CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Registered Nurse
Snap Nursing
Northridge
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse
HCA
San Jose, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
Travel RN
FastStaff
San Francisno and Sacramento
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Labor and Delivery RN
Travel RN
Prohealth Staffing/ Herman Memorial
Houston
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Labor and Delivery teaching Hospital
Travel RN
FastStaff
New York, Bronx
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Labor and Delivery Travel RN
Travel RN
Faststaff
Dignity Health Methodist Hospital
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Travel RN Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
FastStaff
San Francisco, CA
12.2014 - 02.2015
- Labor and Delivery Contract
Travel RN
Prohealth Staffing/ NorthWest Memorial
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Night Labor and Delivery Contract
Travel RN
Fast Staff
Napa, CA
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Job Action Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
FastStaff
Millbrae, CA
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Job Action Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Faststaff/ Oxnard
Oxnard, CA
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Labor and Delivery Low risk, Antepartum, Postpartum
Travel RN
FastStaff
Vellejo, CA
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Contract RN Labor and Delivery
Staff RN
Texas Childrens Womens Pavilion
Houston
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Staff Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Nurse Choice
Minneapolis, MN
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Contract in Labor and Delivery
Travler RN
Jackson Nurse Professional
Ridgecrest, CA
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Laobr and Delivery and Medical Surgical
Travel RN
Parrollon Staffing/West Houston Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Travel RN Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Jackson Nurse Professionals/ Texas Childrens
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 09.2011
- Travel RN in Labor and Delivery High Risk Labor patients
Travel RN
Fast Staff
Escondido, CA
06.2011 - 07.2011
- Travel RN in Labor and Delivery
Travell RN
FastStaff
Minneapolis
06.2011 - 06.2011
- RN Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Fast Staff
BOston, MA
05.2011 - 05.2011
- RN Job action in Labor and Delivery Boston MA
Agency RN
Nurse Choice
Fairview
03.2011 - 04.2011
- RN in Labor and Delivery Epic Conversion, Labor nurse
Travel RN
Fast Staff
Washington, DC
03.2011 - 03.2011
- Travel RN Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Omega Rules
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Labor and Delivery High Risk Labor
Travel RN
Kaiser Hawaii
Hawaii
11.2010 - 12.2010
- Travel Nurse in Labor and Delivery
Registered Nurse
Parrolon West Houston
Houston, TX
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Labor and Delivery RN
Travel RN
Omega Rules
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Labor and Delivery RN at Oakbend Hospital, Womens Hospital, West Houston day to day as needed
Travel RN
Healthsource Global
Pennslyvania, PA
04.2010 - 05.2010
- Contract for 30 days in Labor and Delivery
Travel RN
Omega Rules
Houston, TX
02.2010 - 03.2010
- Local Agency Labor and Delivery Oakbend Medical Center, West Houston Medical Center
Staff RN
Parrolon Workforce Development
Houston, TX
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Contract RN in Labor and Delivery at West Houston Hospital, Houston TX
Education
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
03.2017
Associate - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
04.1993
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Record systems
- Dopplar
- IV pumps
Accomplishments
- RNC Current on Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Graduate with BSN in March 2017
Tel
832 527 9429
Staff
Texas Childrens Pavilion For Women, Texas Medical Center, Houston, 11/12/2017, 01/01/2021
References
- References Available on Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
AMN Healthcare
02.2024 - 05.2024
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Snapp Nurse
10.2022 - 11.2023
Register Nurse
Rapid Staffing
06.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Snap Nursing
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
HCA
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel RN
FastStaff
06.2016 - 01.2017
Travel RN
Prohealth Staffing/ Herman Memorial
09.2015 - 05.2016
Travel RN
FastStaff
06.2015 - 08.2015
Travel RN
Faststaff
02.2015 - 05.2015
Travel RN
FastStaff
12.2014 - 02.2015
Travel RN
Prohealth Staffing/ NorthWest Memorial
08.2014 - 10.2014
Travel RN
Fast Staff
08.2014 - 08.2014
Travel RN
FastStaff
08.2014 - 08.2014
Travel RN
Faststaff/ Oxnard
04.2014 - 07.2014
Travel RN
FastStaff
12.2013 - 03.2014
Staff RN
Texas Childrens Womens Pavilion
10.2012 - 11.2013
Travel RN
Nurse Choice
08.2012 - 10.2012
Travler RN
Jackson Nurse Professional
01.2012 - 07.2012
Travel RN
Parrollon Staffing/West Houston Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2011
Travel RN
Jackson Nurse Professionals/ Texas Childrens
08.2011 - 09.2011
Travel RN
Fast Staff
06.2011 - 07.2011
Travell RN
FastStaff
06.2011 - 06.2011
Travel RN
Fast Staff
05.2011 - 05.2011
Agency RN
Nurse Choice
03.2011 - 04.2011
Travel RN
Fast Staff
03.2011 - 03.2011
Travel RN
Omega Rules
01.2011 - 03.2011
Travel RN
Kaiser Hawaii
11.2010 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Parrolon West Houston
09.2010 - 11.2010
Travel RN
Omega Rules
06.2010 - 09.2010
Travel RN
Healthsource Global
04.2010 - 05.2010
Travel RN
Omega Rules
02.2010 - 03.2010
Staff RN
Parrolon Workforce Development
10.2009 - 01.2010
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate - Nursing
Southwestern Michigan College
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