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Tamra Smith BSN, RNC-OB

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Postpartum Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Banner Gateway Medical Center. Proven ability to swiftly identify complications, ensuring timely interventions. Skilled in NRP and BLS, providing compassionate support to families while enhancing patient outcomes in high-stakes environments.

Work History

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt interventions.
  • Newborn nursery; circumcision assists, phototherapy, 24 hour testing, transitions, car seat tests, newborn hypoglycemia management.

High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
07.2003 - 2010
  • Monitored and assessed high-risk antepartum patients for complications; Pre-eclampsia, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Preterm Labor, Multiples, PPROM, NST’s, Diabetes, Infectious. Worked closely with in house Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
2011 - 2022
  • Educated patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care practices.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
2002

Skills

  • Collaborative practice
  • C-EFM
  • NRP, ACLS, BLS

Timeline

High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse

Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2003 - 2010

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Banner Gateway Medical Center

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Banner Gateway Medical Center
2011 - 2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Utah Valley University
Tamra Smith BSN, RNC-OB