Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Rhonda Gary

Rhonda Gary

Abita Springs,LA

Summary

Experienced obstetrics nurse with a strong background in monitoring women and infants. Skilled in providing post-childbirth coaching to new mothers, including guidance on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques, and safe handling of infants. Proficient in monitoring and caring for women during labor, conducting dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates, and identifying emergency situations. Known for a compassionate approach and extensive experience in delivering comprehensive care throughout the labor and delivery process. Capable of effectively assessing patient progress, offering comfort and support to patients and their families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Massage Therapist

Woodhouse Day Spa
09.2023 - Current
  • Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences resulting in positive reviews and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere among fellow therapists and clinic staff members alike.
  • Promoted relaxation and stress relief with soothing aromatherapy treatments and calming environments.
  • Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
  • Adapted massage methods to meet needs of diverse populations, including pregnant women and elderly.
  • Implemented hygiene and sanitation protocols to ensure safe and clean practice environment.
  • Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
  • Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

St. Tammany Hospital
05.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Transition RN

St. Tammany Hospital
08.2019 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

LPN/UA

St. Tammany Hospital
03.2018 - Current

I am a UA. Responsibilities include admitting/discharging babies, assist with circumcisions, answering phones, stock, ordering supplies, assisting with newborn/ mother care, education, taking and entering dr orders, cbg's, baths, injections, any anything that is needed for nursing staff and physicians.

  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

LPN

Oshner Womans Clinic
06.2017 - Current

Check in patients, get history and physical, obtain Fetal heart tones and Fundal height, set up and assist with pap smears, colposcopy, EMB, IUD placement and removal, Nexplanon placement and removal, work up patients, enter labs and orders, UPT and UA testing, cryotherpy( assist with procedures), answering phones and messages via email on epic, returning calls, scheduling procedures and appointments, call in prescriptions, injections and immunizations, and anything else that is needed to maintain clinic environment.

LPN

Abbeville General Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2018

Well Baby Nursery, admitted and discharged newborns, labs, assisted with circumcisions, education, helped with breastfeeding, ordering supplies and stocking, attended deliveries and csections, triage moms coming in for labor or NST or any other issues, Foley catheterization, assist labor nurse with putting patients on monitors, VS, admits, IV, set up delivery tables, assist pediatricians and OBs with any procedure or needs, did hearing screens, mom 365, broke down delivery tables, assisted with caring for postpartum and laboring moms as needed. Medication and injections, erythromycin eye ointment applied, assist with iv therapy in newborn or resusitation efforts as needed and transport when required, scheduled appts and labs.Tasked in ER, Med-Surg, ICU and behavioral unit when no babies on the unit.

LPN

Calcasieu Urgent Care
12.2012 - 06.2014

Register patients, History and Physical, Vital signs, labs, shots, medication administation, IV therapy, cleaning, ordering, stocking, stitch and staple removal, upt, ua, strept, flu testing, assist doctor with any procedures, ekg, apply braces, boots, splints, sterilize equipment, clean rooms, answer phones, return phone calls, schedule appointments, call in medications, follow doctor orders.

LPN

Kids Specialty Clinic
08.2008 - 08.2011

History and physical, worked with neurologists, VS, scheduled appointments, labs, mri's, eegs, testing, referrals. Assisted dr with any needs he had or issues that came up, i.e. patient having a seizure, telephone calls, called in prescriptions, scheduled appointments, handled paperwork for schools, worked with endocronolgy and help ed with cbgs, insulin, growth hormones and would asst in hemotology and oncology and helped with labs, scheduling, and preparing patient for chemotherapy. Following physician orders, and helped file, make charts and any thing else that was needed.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Massage Therapist

Synergy Massage Institute
Metairie, LA
12-2023

Associate of Applied Science - ARN

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
2019

LPN - LPN

Louisiana Technical College
Abbeville, LA
2005

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Quick learner
  • Excellent with kids
  • Positive learning process
  • Computer proficient
  • Stress Relief Massage
  • Social skills
  • Aromatherapy knowledge
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Anatomy

Certification

NRP

BLS

ACLS

Accomplishments

  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to hour patients in all environments.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Woodhouse Day Spa
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

St. Tammany Hospital
05.2020 - Current

Transition RN

St. Tammany Hospital
08.2019 - Current

LPN/UA

St. Tammany Hospital
03.2018 - Current

LPN

Oshner Womans Clinic
06.2017 - Current

LPN

Abbeville General Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2018

LPN

Calcasieu Urgent Care
12.2012 - 06.2014

LPN

Kids Specialty Clinic
08.2008 - 08.2011

Associate of Applied Science - ARN

Excelsior College

LPN - LPN

Louisiana Technical College

NRP

BLS

ACLS

No Degree - Licensed Massage Therapist

Synergy Massage Institute
Rhonda Gary