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Teresa Yzenski
Certified Nurse Midwife
Eastman
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Summary
Dynamic Certified Nurse Midwife with extensive experience at Care Connect Health, specializing in gynecological, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Proven ability to care for low risk pregnancies past the birthing process and provide breastfeeding support, while fostering collaborative practice and effective communication. Recognizes high risk pregnancies and manages as needed with physician collaboration. Committed to enhancing maternal health outcomes through individualized care and patient education.
Overview
14
14
Certified Nurse Midwife
21
21
Registered Nurse
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Care Connect Health
Cordele, GA
03.2016 - Current
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to diverse populations, ensuring optimal maternal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized birth plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and support.
- Monitored fetal development using advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk pregnancies.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols that enhanced labor management processes and reduced delivery complications.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Managed emergencies during labor, such as shoulder dystocia or postpartum hemorrhage, ensuring prompt intervention and patient safety.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal pregnancy outcomes through nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
- Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.
- Promoted family-centered care by encouraging partner involvement in prenatal appointments and childbirth education classes.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout pregnancy.
- Supported patients through the emotional challenges of pregnancy loss or infertility by providing compassionate counseling and resources for coping mechanisms.
- Assisted in the development of clinic protocols to maintain best practices in midwifery care while adhering to institutional guidelines.
- Supported women''s health through the provision of annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and preventative screenings.
- Explained preparation and anticipated effects of such procedures as IUD/Nexplanon placement and/or removal to keep patients educated and informed
- Mentored nursing students interested in pursuing careers as certified nurse midwives, sharing clinical expertise and professional guidance.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social well-being to inform personalized treatment plans during prenatal visits.
- Obtained patient health histories through careful questioning and effective communication.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills within the field of midwifery practice.=
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certification.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of vaginal and surgical births.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
- Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Dodge County Hospital
Eastman, GA
02.2015 - 09.2020
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing immediate care and support to mothers.
- Educated patients on labor processes, pain management options, and postpartum care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved maternal and neonatal outcomes in the unit.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and adherence to clinical protocols.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Certified Nurse Midwife
South Georgia Women's Health
Albany, GA
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Improved birth outcomes by developing individualized birth plans that incorporated patient preferences and medical needs.
- Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
- Assessed individual patient conditions, monitored behaviors and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labor.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to diverse populations, ensuring optimal maternal health outcomes.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, lactation, and newborn care to promote informed decision-making.
- Monitored fetal development using advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk pregnancies.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Facilitated informed decision-making among patients by providing evidence-based information on available birthing options and interventions.
- Managed emergencies during labor, such as shoulder dystocia or postpartum hemorrhage, ensuring prompt intervention and patient safety.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal pregnancy outcomes through nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
- Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.
- Supported women''s health through the provision of annual exams, contraceptive counseling, and preventative screenings.
- Obtained patient health histories through careful questioning and effective communication.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills within the field of midwifery practice.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
Certified Nurse Midwife
OBGYNE Consultants
Warner Robins, GA
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Educated patients on preparation and anticipated effects of labor and birth procedures.
- Mentored nursing students interested in pursuing careers as nurse practitioner, sharing clinical expertise and professional guidance.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum or interconception care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of vaginal and surgical births.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological care.
- Promoted family-centered care by encouraging partner involvement in prenatal appointments and childbirth education classes.
- Supported patients through the emotional challenges of pregnancy loss or infertility by providing compassionate counseling and resources for coping mechanisms.
- Advocated for women''s right to bodily autonomy in healthcare decisions surrounding pregnancy, birth control methods.
OB Department Manager
Dodge County Hospital
Eastman, GA
03.2003 - 09.2011
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Led performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote employee growth.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and team-building initiatives.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved patient care within the department.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to notable enhancements in staff performance and morale.
- Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
- Facilitated team meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and to foster open communication.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Master of Science - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY 09.2008 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA 09.1989 - 06.1991
High School Diploma -
Philo High School
Philo, OH05-1982
Skills
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum care
- Collaborative practice
- Breastfeeding support
- Routine gynecological care
- Electronic medical records
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Family planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Midwifery, American Midwifery Certification Board - 2012-present
- Georgia Board of Nursing APRN- 2012 to present
- Georgia Board of Nursing RN 1991-present
Neonatal Resuscitation
ACLS
BLS
Software
E Clinical
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Church
Arts and Crafts
Camping
Yorkies