Sherri Miller
Rifle,CO
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 24 years of monitoring women and infants. 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.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perinatal Director
Aspen Valley Hospital
Aspen, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and to guide operational strategy.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aspen Valley Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Full-time night position in OB.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying trends or abnormalities and notifying the healthcare team accordingly.
- Implemented individualized pain management strategies for patients experiencing discomfort during overnight hours.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with day shift nurses regarding any changes or issues that arose during the night shift.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on best practices for nighttime nursing care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make informed decisions about patient care based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trustful nurse-patient relationships.
- Provided timely and accurate updates to physicians regarding patient status, ensuring appropriate interventions were implemented.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during overnight shifts.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patients'' needs, intervening as necessary to prevent complications or address pressing concerns.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, contributing to a supportive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for complex patients.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities as appropriate for efficient patient care overnight.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UTMB Clear Lake
Webster, TX
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Remained as a main night-time charge nurse after the LDRP unit was moved to a new hospital.
- 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.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UTMB League City
League City, TX
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Part of the opening crew on the new state of the art LDRP hospital as a main charge nurse on night shift.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nurse Clinician
UTMB Galveston
Galveston, TX
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Full-time night shift clinician position in labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- 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.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center Downtown
Houston, TX
03.2009 - 07.2014
- Full-time staff position and charge nurse position the last two years.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Implemented effective resource management strategies by diligently tracking supply inventory levels and placing orders to replenish stock when needed.
- Organized regular meetings within the department to discuss process improvements or address any challenges faced by our team members.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Monterey CA
Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
06.2008 - 08.2008
- 13-week travel assignment as a full-time travel position.
- 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.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hermann Memorial Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2002 - 03.2008
- Full-time position.
- 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.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bayshore Medical Hospital HCA
Pasadena, TX
11.2000 - 03.2002
- Full-time position providing direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery Department.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- 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.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- 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.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Associates nursing degree of science -
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX05.2000
Skills
- Provide direct patient care in high-risk labor and delivery covering scheduled and emergent Cesarean section high-risk antepartum care, low-risk nursery, mother baby care postpartum
- Circulate and supervise scheduled and stat Cesarean sections and PACU
- Assess, implement and manage for high-risk labor and antepartum patients: status post abruption placenta, asthma, cardiac disease, choriamnioitis, diabetes, eclampsia, HBV, HELLP syndrome, Hemolytic anemias, HIV positive, hypertension, malpresentation, multiple gestations, placenta previa, preeclampsia, premature labor, pyelonephritis, RH disease, sickle cell disease, spontaneous vaginal delivery, vacuum extraction delivery
- Pregnancy-Interventions/ Pain Management: monitoring patient with anesthesia (general, epidural, spinal, local) Assessment of pain level/tolerance, epidural analgesia, IV conscious sedation
- Pregnancy-Complications/Medications: Indomethacin, Insulin, Magnesium Sulfate, Procardia, Terbutaline PO, SC and pump
- IV Therapy - start peripheral IV, mixing IV's, drawing blood from central line, drawing venous blood, IMED pumps, IVAC pumps, maintain of central lines and PCA pumps
- IV Therapy - Administration of blood products- Albumin/Plasma, Cyroprecipitate, RBC, Whole Blood
- Antepartum Assessment- breathing, coaching, comfort and positioning
- Antepartum/Equipment and Procedures-Sonogram- amniotic fluid index, assist with sonogram, Biophysical Profile
- Labor Assessment/Fetal Assessment- Auscultate fetal heart rate with Doppler, determine fetal position, document FHR patterns, early decelerations, late decelerations, prolonged decelerations, variable decelerations
- Labor Assessment/Maternal Assessment- Deep tendon reflexes, DTR, edema, norms for prenatal vital signs, perform admission risk assessment, presence of clonus
- Labor Assessment/Maternal Assessment-Vaginal exam- station effacement/dilation, presenting part
- Labor Assessment/Maternal Assessment-Progression of labor- contraction characteristics, dilation, effacement, fetal presentation/position, station, status of membranes, sterile speculum exam, vaginal exam, fern test, nitrazine
- Labor Assessment/Equipment and Procedures- Aminioinfusion (assist or perform for meconium or for variable deceleration
- Labor Assessment/Equipment and Procedures-Artificial rupture of membranes (assist) - prolapsed cord, recognize potential complications, vasa previa
- Labor Assessment-Collect vaginal cultures/Document labor status assessments and interventions- anticonvulsants, labor suppressants, perform Leopolds maneuvers
- Labor Assessment/Medications-IM, SC, IV antibiotics, antihypertensives, Heparin (SC and Drip), Magnesium Sulfate, Narcotics-IV, Oxytocin, assist with prostin gel, Cervidil insertion, Use of Cytotec
- POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORN
- Newborn Assessment-Ballard scale, circumference, length, neonatal jaundice, reflexes, VS, weight, administer injections, APGAR scoring, bath infant, collect cord sampling, cord care, teach circumcision care to patients, neonatal CPR, Phototherapy, drug addiction/withdrawal, latch-on procedure (breastfeeding), positioning, use of electric and manual pump, infant care taking skills, perineal care, sitz bath, discharge teaching, contraceptive counseling
Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified
- ACLS certified
- STABLE certified
- CEU's current in Texas
References
- Margie Slater, Director, Aspen Valley Hospital
- Randee Moeller, Nurse Educator, UTMB Clear Lake, 281-961-7858, Rrmoelle@utmb.edu
- Tandra Medellin, Nurse Manager, UTMB - Clear Lake, tdmedell@utmb.edu
- Tracy Cortez, Coworker, UTMB-Clear Lake, Tracycortez1031@yahoo.com
Timeline
Perinatal Director
Aspen Valley Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aspen Valley Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UTMB Clear Lake
03.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UTMB League City
06.2017 - 03.2019
Nurse Clinician
UTMB Galveston
07.2014 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Medical Center Downtown
03.2009 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Monterey CA
06.2008 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hermann Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bayshore Medical Hospital HCA
11.2000 - 03.2002
Bachelor's Degree -
Grand Canyon University
Associates nursing degree of science -
San Jacinto College Central