Sierra Coleman
Banner Gateway Medical Center
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with five years of clinical experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Women's Health, and Behavioral Health. Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and mentorship, fostering collaborative relationships to enhance patient care. Skilled in patient education, peer support, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes. Focused on continuous learning and quality improvement within nursing practice.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Postpartum
5 Months- Deliver comprehensive education to postpartum patients and families regarding newborn care, breastfeeding, maternal recovery, postpartum mood disorders, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Perform comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments while identifying changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Respond effectively during obstetric emergencies including postpartum hemorrhage, rapid blood transfusions, and maternal stabilization.
- Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, pharmacy, case management, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Promoted patient safety through evidence-based nursing practice, medication guidance, and reinforcement of unit standards, enhancing overall patient care.
- Oriented travel nurses to unit workflows, documentation expectations, and patient care processes, ensuring smooth transition into department.
- Contributed to unit education by sharing clinical updates and reinforcing best practices, supporting colleagues with clinical questions to improve team knowledge.
- Contribute to unit education by sharing clinical updates, reinforcing best practices, and assisting colleagues with clinical questions as opportunities arise.
- Foster collaborative relationships that promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
Admissions Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
11 Months- Educated patients and families on detoxification, medications, behavioral health treatment plans, and discharge planning to enhance treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, providers, and nursing staff to ensure safe admissions and continuity of care, improving patient outcomes.
- Completed comprehensive nursing assessments and medication reconciliation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication to enhance patient understanding and engagement in treatment, fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Supported patient safety initiatives while maintaining compliance with behavioral health standards.
Clinic Nurse Educator
1 Year 9 Months- Educated patients on chronic disease management, medications, behavioral health resources, and individualized care plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care among physicians, specialists, therapists, and community resources to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Provided evidence-based telephone triage for adult, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric populations, ensuring timely access to appropriate care.
- Facilitated care transitions while reinforcing provider recommendations and improving patient engagement.
Registered Nurse: Postpartum/Special Care Nursery Staff Nurse
9 Months- Monitored infant health: Tracked breathing, heart rate, temperature, and weight daily to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided specialized care: Oversaw moderately ill or premature babies requiring additional medical support in a special care nursery, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Perform tests: Do routine newborn screenings, check for jaundice, and give first vaccines or medications.
- Supported mothers with breastfeeding and tube feeding techniques in a clinical setting.: Help mothers with breastfeeding techniques or manage tube feedings for vulnerable infants
- Check vital signs: Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature to spot infections or high blood pressure.
- Assess recovery: Check the uterus and bleeding levels to prevent heavy bleeding.
Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered maternal-newborn education throughout hospitalization and discharge, enhancing patient understanding and readiness for post-discharge care.
- Acted as OR circulator for cesarean deliveries while maintaining patient safety and sterile technique.
- Served as OR circulator for cesarean deliveries while maintaining patient safety and sterile technique.
- Managed high-acuity patient assignments, ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication to support optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Distinguished Senior Award
- Dean's List (2017–2021)
- Graduated in the Top 10% of Nursing Class
- GPA: 3.97
Skills
Patient education
Postpartum Nursing
Women's Health
Behavioral Health
Telephone Triage
Care Coordination
Clinical Education
Mentoring
Employee onboarding
Competency Development
Quality Improvement
Performance Improvement
Maternal Care
Clinical Documentation
Nursing Professional Development
Maternal Mental Health
Leadership
Postpartum Assessment
Accomplishments
- Recognized for delivering exceptional, compassionate postpartum bedside care and providing high-level emotional support to new mothers and families during transition.
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses – The DAISY Foundation / [Banner Health, 2023]
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse License
- Minnesota Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- Mental Health First Aid
- Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card
HONORS
DAISY Award Recipient, Distinguished Senior Award, Dean's List, Graduated in the Top 10% of Nursing Class
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Passionate about coaching and supporting peers through informal mentorship and knowledge sharing.
- Served as an informal clinical resource for new nurses and travel nurses during orientation and transition to practice.
- Supported nursing students through clinical instruction, bedside teaching, and professional encouragement.
- Experienced educating patients and families using evidence-based teaching strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to promote continuous learning and clinical excellence.
- Committed to lifelong learning, professional development, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Postpartum
Banner Gateway Medical Center
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Admissions Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Agave Ride Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Clinic Nurse Educator
Park Nicollet Health Services
07.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Registered Nurse: Postpartum/Special Care Nursery Staff Nurse
Banner Gateway Medical Center
09.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse
Yuma Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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