Passionate Mother Baby Registered Nurse with history of excellent patient care motivated to expand current knowledge by transitioning to the role of Certified Lactation Consultant.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
01.2023 - Current
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care.
Advocated for parents during times of stress by offering listening ear and providing insight into care.
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
07.2021 - 01.2022
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Neuro Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2021
Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and followed medication rights
Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Scribe
Dr. Wilburn E. Furniss II
09.2015 - 01.2018
Dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information.
Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments and prescriptions.
Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts.
Certified Nurse Aide
Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 01.2015
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2018
Skills
Assist with Lactation support
Attention to Detail
Patient Care Assessment
Critical Thinking
Newborn and Lactation education
Excellent organization and time management skills
Knowledgeable in multiple facets on newborn feeding
Timeline
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
01.2023 - Current
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
07.2021 - 01.2022
Neuro Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2021
Scribe
Dr. Wilburn E. Furniss II
09.2015 - 01.2018
Certified Nurse Aide
Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
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