Dynamic, highly qualified and board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Maternal Gynerations OB-GYN, specializing in prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. Expert in gynecologic procedures and patient education, fostering informed health decisions. Proven leadership as a mentor and collaborator, enhancing care for high-risk pregnancies while promoting a supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Maternal Gynerations OB-GYN
02.2017 - Current
Provide comprehensive care for women, including well-woman exams, routine gynecological care, family planning, and prenatal and postnatal services.
Conduct physical assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and diagnose medical conditions related to reproductive health.
Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with a variety of health conditions, including pelvic pain, endometriosis and menstrual disorders.
Educate patients on preventative health practices, family planning, and sexual health, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Perform contraceptive device placement, intrauterine and subdermal; Gynecologic procedures - colposcopies, sonohystograms, endometrial and vulvar biopsies, and incision & drainage techniques.
Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to manage hight-risk pregnancies and provide labor and delivery support.
Provided lactation support to new mothers, fostering successful breastfeeding relationships between mother and infant.
Managed routine and high-risk pregnancies, ensuring optimal prenatal care and close monitoring of both mother and baby.
Collaborated with mental health professionals in addressing the unique emotional needs of women experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, or postpartum depression.
Mentored advanced nursing practice students during clinical rotations, sharing knowledge and expertise in the field of women''s health nursing practice.
L&D - Registered and OB Circulating Nurse
Gwinnett Medical Center
06.2005 - 10.2016
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of obstetric and newborn patients.
Assist unit management by functioning as Charge Nurse and Preceptor. Provide assistance, leadership and direction to Nurse Technicians, Unit Secretaries and other members of the patient care team.
OB Decision Unit Triage nursing to pre-term, term and postpartum acute status patients.
Direct and assist in providing safe, aseptic techniques and procedures while circulating in the operating room during cesarean sections, tubal ligations, epidural/spinal anesthesia and PACU monitoring.
Assisted in the management of labor and delivery patients, including monitoring fetal heart rates, administering medications and providing pain management.
Supported patients through the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05-2005
Skills
Women's Health and Reproductive Care
Prenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal Care
Labor and Delivery
Gynecologic Health - Pap Smears, Breast exams, STI treatment
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