Tricia Heffelfinger
Womelsdorf
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Triage
Tower Health Medical Group
Wyomissing, PA
10.2017 - Current
- Perform comprehensive triage assessments for OB/GYN patients in a clinic setting.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educate patients and families on reproductive health, medications, and wellness practices.
- Respond quickly to emergent clinical situations using sound judgment and critical thinking.
- Maintain accurate documentation in EHR while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Mentor and support newly hired RNs on clinical protocols and best practices.
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery / Postpartum
The Reading Hospital Medical Center
Reading, PA
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted in labor, delivery, and cesarean sections, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored labor progression and fetal heart tracings; identified and escalated complications.
- Provided pre-op and post-op care for OB and GYN surgical patients.
- Educated new parents on newborn care, recovery, and postpartum health.
- Coordinated discharge planning and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse – Nurse Home Visitor
Nurse Family Partnership
Reading, PA
09.2013 - 10.2016
- Delivered maternal–child health services through home visits from pregnancy through age two.
- Provided education on prenatal care, infant development, breastfeeding, and family planning.
- Conducted newborn and infant assessments and connected families with community resources.
- Demonstrated high autonomy, accountability, and effective patient counseling skills.
Registered Nurse – Women’s Health / L&D
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon, PA
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted with labor and delivery, including fetal monitoring and triage of labor patients.
- Supported cesarean sections as circulator and mother–baby nurse.
- Provided post-operative care for GYN surgeries and acute maternal conditions.
- Performed newborn assessments and patient education prior to discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Reading, PA06-2011
Skills
- OB/GYN & Labor Triage
- Fetal Monitoring & Assessment
- Prenatal, Antepartum & Postpartum Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Medication Administration & IV/Venipuncture
- Emergency Response & Clinical Judgment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR/RPMS)
- Infection Control & HIPAA Compliance
- Care Planning & Team Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
BLS / CPR Certified (01/2026 – 01/2028)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Triage
Tower Health Medical Group
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery / Postpartum
The Reading Hospital Medical Center
10.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse – Nurse Home Visitor
Nurse Family Partnership
09.2013 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse – Women’s Health / L&D
Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences