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Tina Scheerens

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Skilled in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and obstetric emergency response, I excel in providing emotional support and advocating for patient needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns during critical moments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
05.2016 - Current
  • Assisted with patient assessments and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Supported nursing staff in providing care for mothers and newborns, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Learned to operate fetal monitoring equipment to track labor progress effectively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout labor and delivery process.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans efficiently.
  • Educated patients on post-delivery recovery practices and newborn care essentials.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote infection control standards.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2016
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists
03.2006 - 05.2008
  • Educated patients on pre-procedure preparations and post-procedure care.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies and protocols for consistent quality improvement within the facility''s Endoscopy Unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery

DePaul Medical Center
02.2005 - 03.2006
  • Facilitated patient assessments and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery processes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
  • Administered medications and assisted in pain management techniques, ensuring comfort for patients during labor.
  • Educated families on childbirth options, newborn care, and postpartum recovery to promote informed decision-making.
  • Led emergency response efforts during high-risk deliveries, maintaining calm and efficiency under pressure.
  • Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to enhance patient information accuracy.
  • Advocated for maternal health initiatives within the department to improve overall patient outcomes in labor and delivery services.
  • Educated expectant mothers on prenatal health, labor stages, pain management options, and postpartum care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized birth plans for expectant mothers.
  • Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
  • Safeguarded maternal health following childbirth by monitoring vital signs, assessing for postpartum complications, and providing timely interventions when necessary.

Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Sentara Leigh Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2005
  • Delivered patient-centered care by assessing needs and developing individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and adherence to best practices in patient care.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols, optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, effectively managing acute health conditions in critical care settings.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational workflows and elevated overall patient satisfaction scores.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Nursing

Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA
05-2004

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Antepartum care
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Intrapartum care
  • IV insertion
  • Newborn care
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Health promotion
  • Emotional support
  • Quality improvement
  • Epidural administration
  • Postpartum care
  • Labor support
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Cultural history
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Compassionate and caring
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
05.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists
03.2006 - 05.2008

Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery

DePaul Medical Center
02.2005 - 03.2006

Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

Sentara Leigh Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2005

Nursing

Tidewater Community College

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