Syreeta Drake
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Top-notch health care worker with extensive obstetric experience and education. Extensive experience in implementing health education programs for diverse populations. Skilled in delivering presentations and working with multidisciplinary teams. Strong background in health promotion, quality assurance, community outreach and program evaluation with commitment to promoting optimal obstetric outcomes and reducing health disparities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
WIC Health Educator & Breastfeeding Counselor
Southeastern LA Area Health Center
01.2024 - Current
- Perform nutritional assessments, develop care plans, provide breastfeeding support, collaborate with healthcare providers, and evaluate health education programs.
- Participate in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Assess success of health education programs through surveys and data collection.
- Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations to promote healthy lifestyles within the community.
- Strengthen relationships between healthcare providers and breastfeeding support services by participating in community events or roundtable discussions.
- Increase breastfeeding success rates by providing personalized support and guidance to new mothers.
- Assist in developing educational materials for use in counseling sessions and outreach efforts targeting pregnant women and new parents.
- Serve as a liaison between different agencies striving towards common goals of reducing disparities faced by marginalized communities.
Travel Clinic Team Lead
Catapult Health
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Organized health clinics, managed a team, provided direct patient care, troubleshot lab equipment, monitored operations, and engaged in team training.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient's unique needs.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- 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.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Care Clinic
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed caseloads, coordinated services, advocated for clients, monitored progress, and maintained documentation.
- Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.
- Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations.
- Performed hormone level tests and treatments for women experiencing hormone imbalances or for women dealing with postpartum depression.
- Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
- Treated women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
- Administered prenatal and postnatal care for mothers to include vitamin regimens, postnatal pain management, breastfeeding coaching and hormone imbalances.
- Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy, and sexual health.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Department of Health
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Managed health of pregnant women, assessed care for non-pregnant women, administered medications, collaborated on care plans, and escalated referrals.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.
- Educated women on perimenopause, explaining symptoms, bodily changes and physical limitations.
- Performed hormone level tests and treatments for women experiencing hormone imbalances or for women dealing with postpartum depression.
- Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
- Treated women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
- Treated and prescribed medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
- Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy, and sexual health.
- Educated teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
- Administered prenatal and postnatal care for mothers to include vitamin regimens, postnatal pain management, breastfeeding coaching and hormone imbalances.
High Risk Perinatal & Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Nursing Agencies
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to mothers and newborns.
- Promoted early bonding experiences between mothers and infants by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery.
- Supported patients during labor by assisting with pain management strategies and advocating for their birth plan preferences.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify and respond to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated cultural competence by addressing diverse patient needs with sensitivity and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless prenatal, antepartum, and postpartum care.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia, preterm labor, diabetes, premature rupture of membranes, multiple gestation and intrauterine fetal demise
Education
Master's of Science Nursing -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor's of Science Nursing -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Software Applications
- Quality Customer Service
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent Time Management
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Clinical Education
- Presentation Skills
- Community Outreach
- Health Promotion
- Health Advocacy
Timeline
WIC Health Educator & Breastfeeding Counselor
Southeastern LA Area Health Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel Clinic Team Lead
Catapult Health
03.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Hospital
04.2020 - 04.2022
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Care Clinic
10.2014 - 08.2016
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Department of Health
04.2010 - 04.2014
High Risk Perinatal & Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Nursing Agencies
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor's of Science Nursing -
Vanderbilt University
Master's of Science Nursing -
Vanderbilt University
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