Vanessa Tevich
Hartford,WI
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with over 20 years of experience in labor and delivery. Proven ability to lead nursing staff, mentor new team members, and implement evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Froedtert West Bend Hospital
West Bend, WI
05.2024 - Current
- Resource Charge Nurse for the Birth Center
- Triage Patients
- Operating Room Circulator
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor and delivery processes.
- Administered medications and interventions as per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for expectant mothers.
- Educated patients and families on labor progression, pain management, and newborn care.
- Assisted in emergency situations by executing rapid response protocols effectively.
- Documented patient histories, assessments, and care provided in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a comforting environment during childbirth experiences.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance labor and delivery practices continuously.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
Charge Nurse
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Menomonee Falls, WI
10.2005 - 05.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
Registered Nurse
Medical Associates
Menomonee Falls, WI
05.2003 - 10.2005
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment strategies and interventions.
- Phone triage for Mental health patients
- Medication Mangagement including patient assistance programs
- Checking in patients prior to seeing Mental Health practioners
Registered Nurse
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
07.1999 - 05.2003
- Monitored patient vitals and recovery progress to ensure optimal postpartum care.
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and newborn care practices.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Evaluated nursing procedures to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Mequon, WI05.1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- UBPC Co Chair
- Critical Conversations Liaison
- NRP certification
- Fetal Monitoring Certification C-EFM
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Froedtert West Bend Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
10.2005 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Medical Associates
05.2003 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
07.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University