Sunita Kataria
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Compassionate Postpartum Registered Nurse recognized for the ability to manage time effectively and complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in lactation consultation, neonatal resuscitation, and postnatal care education. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal care and support for new mothers and their babies.
Passionate Postpartum Registered Nurse with experience in providing top-tier care for mothers and newborns. Strengths include effective communication skills, patient education, and the ability to handle high-stress situations professionally. Previous roles involved implementing successful postnatal care plans while maintaining compassionate care throughout hospital stays. Demonstrated leadership through contribution to team-based nursing efforts, ensuring new mothers felt informed, supported, and at ease during postpartum recovery periods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Laguna Hills, California
01.2005 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
- Assessed vital signs, performed physical examinations and provided patient education for postpartum mothers.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring all medical needs were met prior to leaving the hospital setting.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Assisted with breastfeeding instruction and lactation support when needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessments and patient needs.
- Educated patients regarding nutrition, exercise, contraception and other lifestyle changes necessary for postpartum recovery.
- Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers dealing with issues such as anxiety or fear associated with the birthing process.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing nursing duties in the obstetrics unit.
- Conducted follow up calls with postpartum patients to assess progress and answer questions related to their recovery process.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01-2003
Skills
- Health promotion
- Emotional support
- Excellent assessment skills
- Safe medication administration
- Discharges planning
Certification
- RN License: Current
- ACLS: Current
- BLS: Current
- NRP: Current
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
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