Obstetrics Nurse with 23 years of monitoring women and infants, while delivering compassionate care. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Triage patients and collaborate with Obstetricians on plan of care for treatment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
South Hill, VA
2022.11 - Current
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse 3, Labor & Delivery
ECU Health North Hospital( Vidant North Hospital)
Roanoke Rapids, NC
07.1999 - Current
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.