Rhonda English
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 28 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Texas Health Connect
Arlington, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient health concerns and provided appropriate interventions via telephone calls.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing timely advice over the phone.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to telehealth nursing practices.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Resources Allen
Allen , Texas
02.2014 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Administered medications including epidurals and narcotics as ordered by physician.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologist, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
- Instructed patients on postpartum care after birth of baby.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Baylor Medical Center
Garland, TX
02.2012 - 02.2014
- 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.
- Instructed patients on postpartum care after birth of baby.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Regional Medical Center
Sunnyvale, TX
09.2011 - 02.2012
- 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.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Resources
Rockwall, TX
06.2009 - 02.2011
- 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.
RN - Labor and Delivery and Perinatal Research
UTMB
Galveston, TX
04.2004 - 06.2009
- 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, neonatologist, 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.Research Lab Manager
- Assisted principle research providers with sample collection and processing.
- Assisted in interviewing and enrollment of research subjects.
- Attended seminars for potential research study companies.
- In charge of scheduling for Research lab associates and study supervisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-1995
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Data Collection
- Chart updating
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- Birth coaching
- Call triaging
- Patient Assessments
- Pain Management
- Taking vitals
Certification
- RN license
- BLS
- History of ACLS and motivated to renew
- History of NRP and motivated to renew
Timeline
RN
Texas Health Connect
08.2022 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Resources Allen
02.2014 - 08.2022
RN - Labor and Delivery
Baylor Medical Center
02.2012 - 02.2014
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 02.2012
RN - Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Resources
06.2009 - 02.2011
RN - Labor and Delivery and Perinatal Research
UTMB
04.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
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