Tammy Farley
Minden,LA
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 22 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts childbirth and 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse
Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with doctors coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for women in recovery and postpartum.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- 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.
- Couplet Care
Perinatal Coordinator and Staff Nurse
Minden Medical Center
Minden, LA
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Ordered supplies for perinatal unit
- Reviewed charges for revenue reports
- Staff scheduling
- Monthly STATS
- Organized and assisted in pre=delivery appointment at our Women's Clinic
- Organized and help maintain baby friendly hospital requirements
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted in LAPQC requirements and reports
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Minden Medical Center
Minden, LA
07.2000 - 06.2017
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to women after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of women following delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Couplet Care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2000
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Operational Standards
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Consultation
- Decision Making
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
AAP S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program
AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse
Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Perinatal Coordinator and Staff Nurse
Minden Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Minden Medical Center
07.2000 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
AAP S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Program
AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor
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