Sara Hodge
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2024.06 - 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.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lee Health
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Manage and coordinate care of patients within labor and delivery, maternal fetal medicine, immediate postpartum, circulating in the operating room and recover patients immediate postoperative
- Maintain a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to the hospital
- Monitor patient vital signs, including EKG and arrhythmia recognition, fetal heart rate, excessive blood loss and providing interventions as necessary
- Initiate and titrate intravenous infusions as prescribed by the physician
- Document patient condition as appropriate utilizing electronic medical records
- Educate patients and family members in the hospital setting, induction of labor, cesarean section, and immediate postpartum
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Travel
2022.10 - 2023.09
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2021.11 - 2022.05
- 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.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- 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.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mission Health
2014.04 - 2021.11
- Manage and coordinate care of patients within labor and delivery, maternal fetal medicine, immediate postpartum, circulating in the operating room and recover patients immediate postoperative
- Maintain a safe environment and promote quality care through adherence to the hospital
- Monitor patient vital signs, including EKG and arrhythmia recognition, fetal heart rate, initiate and titrate intravenous infusions as prescribed by the physician
- Document patient condition as appropriate utilizing electronic medical records
- Educate patients and family members in the hospital setting, induction of labor, cesarean section and immediate postpartum
Registered Nurse
Madison Health And Rehab
2013.05 - 2014.04
- Manage and coordinate care of patients within a long term care facility
- Maintain a safe environment and communicate patient condition as appropriate to provider
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate to provider
- Demonstrate competent professional practice and engaged in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team regarding the dying process
- Educate patient and family in the dying process and help family with grieving
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05.2012
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renew 1/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Renew 1/2026
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Renew 4/30/2026
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring completed on 1/9/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2024.06 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lee Health
2023.10 - 2024.05
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Travel
2022.10 - 2023.09
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2022.06 - 2022.09
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Health Carousel
2021.11 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mission Health
2014.04 - 2021.11
Registered Nurse
Madison Health And Rehab
2013.05 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College