Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Preventionist
DIGNITY HEALTH
Henderson, NV
06.2020 - Current
Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
Investigated potential sources of infectious disease transmission in the facility.
Performed environmental assessments to identify areas where additional cleaning is needed.
Provided guidance on proper use of personal protective equipment by healthcare personnel.
Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
Developed educational programs for healthcare workers on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Managed files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
Participated in committees responsible for monitoring trends in HAI rates across departments.
Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness regarding infection prevention protocols.
Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
Labor and Delivery Nurse Shift Manager
Dignity Health
Las Vegas, NV
06.2012 - 06.2020
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including external and internal fetal monitors.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients appropriately.
Accompany patients for care in the operating and recovery rooms.
Fetal assessment including biophysical profile and fetal heart rate monitoring.
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HCA
Las Vegas, NV
12.1995 - 06.2012
Instructed patients on post-delivery care techniques, such as breastfeeding and newborn care.
Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for patient care.
Evaluated patient progress in labor using a variety of assessment tools.
Cared for neonates immediately following delivery including resuscitation if necessary.
Managed high risk pregnancies with multiple gestation or preterm labor.
Developed individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
Provided emotional support to laboring mothers and their families.
Monitored vital signs of mother and baby throughout delivery process.
Maintained accurate medical records for all patients according to hospital guidelines.
Counseled patients on family planning options prior to discharge from hospital.
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Education
B.S. Nursing -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
05.2010
Skills
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Report Writing
Infectious Disease Prevention
Surveillance Strategies
Quality Improvement
Surveillance
Managing Data
Credentials And Licenses
RN License
ACLS
NRP
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
References
CARLIE MACARTHUR, Division Director of Clinical Informatics, HCA-FWD, (702) 336-2126, camacarthur@hotmail.com, Former co-worker