Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Susan Holt

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
Pearce,AZ
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Tenet Healthcare System, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance labor and delivery processes, ensuring optimal maternal and newborn outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and a compassionate bedside manner. Foster effective patient relationships and promote continuity of care.

NRP certified.

BLS/ACLS certified.

Work History

Tenet Healthcare System

5 Years 3 Months
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital | 07.2021 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assessed maternal and fetal status, escalating concerns and coordinating rapid clinical interventions.
  • Administered labor medications, IV therapies, and pain management while maintaining patient safety.
  • Monitored fetal heart tracings, documenting changes and communicating findings to care team.
  • Guided labor support, educating patients and families on delivery stages and postpartum care.
  • Collaborated with obstetric providers, anesthesiology, and neonatal staff during high-risk deliveries.
  • Prepared delivery rooms, verified supplies, and maintained readiness for emergent obstetric procedures.
  • Mentored nursing staff on labor protocols, fetal monitoring, and bedside response standards.
  • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance unit efficiency, communication, and patient care continuity.
  • 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.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.

Registered Nurse

22 Years 4 Months
HCA | 11.1998 - 03.2021
  • Assessed labor progression, fetal status, and maternal condition to guide timely clinical interventions.
  • Monitored electronic fetal heart tracing and documented findings accurately in patient records.
  • Administered medications, IV therapy, and pain management per obstetric protocols.
  • Coordinated care with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and neonatal staff during deliveries.
  • Educated patients on labor signs, delivery options, and postpartum recovery expectations.
  • Prepared delivery rooms, verified equipment readiness, and maintained sterile technique throughout procedures.
  • Responded quickly to obstetric emergencies, supporting safe maternal and newborn outcomes.
  • Mentored nursing staff on labor and delivery standards, documentation, and bedside care.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
  • Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | 05.1996

Graduated cum laude.

Skills

Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Professional bedside manner

Certification

NRP certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RNC - OB Inpatient Care

Timeline

Tenet Healthcare System

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2021 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

HCA
11.1998 - 03.2021Read More

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Susan Holt