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TIPHANIE JESTAKOM

23404 Easton Lane, Middleburg,VA

Summary

Postpartum Registered Nurse with 11 years of extensive experience in postpartum care, excelling in family and newborn education and multidisciplinary coordination. Demonstrates strong leadership and compassionate care, taking on roles varying from Staff Nurse to Unit Supervisor. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and empowering families in a smooth transition from delivery to newborn preparedness at home.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2018 - Current
  • As Unit Supervisor and Family Centered Care Charge Nurse, oversee and manage two postpartum floors that care for approximately 11,000 babies delivered annually, balancing patient care excellence with efficient staff management.
  • Educate guardians and families regarding newborn and postpartum care, identify physical, emotional and social needs, emphasize support in breastfeeding for desiring mothers, and provide appropriate resources for smooth transition from hospital to home care.
  • Serve as Nurse Leader for patient rounding, using CipherRounds to welcome, educate, and promptly address patient needs during hospital stays.
  • Provide specialized care for high-acuity postpartum patients, addressing complex needs from hemorrhage response to chronic condition management.
  • Deliver comprehensive newborn care, including phototherapy, blood draws, glucose monitoring, and vaccine administration. Educate on donor milk options.
  • Mentor newly hired and student nurses as Preceptor, fostering skill development and promoting excellence in Family Centered Care practices.

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Baylor University Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2017
  • As a Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Educator, developed curriculum and instructed over 80 Staff Nurses on the appropriate method of scoring infants for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
  • As a Simulation Training and Research Facilitator, created and devised unique emergency scenarios in order to increase readiness and response times of staff
  • Awarded Nurse of the Month in 2015 (May, Sept) and half the year in 2016 (Feb, June-October).

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Fostered teamwork as Unit Supervisor and Charge Nurse, ensuring seamless coordination among staff for optimal patient care and family support.
  • Spearheaded Epic Charting transition as an Epic Super User, training staff on new system. Improved efficiency in patient data management.
  • Elected Magnet Committee Member in 2014 representing Family Centered Care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
05.2011

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Development -

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • BLS Certified - American Heart Association
  • NRP Certified - American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Lactation Support
  • Discharge Planning
  • Preceptor
  • EPIC Charting
  • Neonatal Abstinence Scoring

Timeline

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2018 - Current

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Baylor University Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2017

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Marymount University

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Development -

San Diego State University

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