Highly efficient and compassionate labor and delivery nurse with 27 years of experience in High Risk Inpatient Obstetrics and Critical Access LDRP. Fully versed in all aspects of labor and delivery, antepartum and postpartum care. Exceptional critical thinking skills in fast-paced high-tension settings. Comfortable with premature/critically ill level 3 NICU infants. Proficient in operative deliveries as circulator and float/PACU. Dedicated to the well-state of childbirth and family centered care. Excellent decision-making and communication skills. Adept with substance abuse disorders, cultural awareness, diversity and inclusion. Comfortable in assisting breech deliveries, twin deliveries and management of fetal demise/stillborn. Proficient in epidural and spinal anesthesia, lactation and childbirth education. Exceedingly energetic by nature and brings superior work ethic and support of teamwork. Committed to celebrating the immense miracle of bringing new life into the world.
Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and families through effective use of the nursing process. Exercises independent judgment to assess patient needs and overall patient care duties. Supervising CNAs, and Unit Secretaries; and works collaboratively with the Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Administration, Support Services, and Ancillary Services personnel to provide safe, quality nursing care.
Proficient in all aspects of high risk inpatient obstetrics. Certified in Kangaroo Care and helped create a policy and staff education. Ambassador for NLEMMC and Co leader of Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program(CUSP). Primary preceptor to new staff. Former Childbirth Educator.
RNC-OB
C-EFM
Clinical Ladder V
Advanced Fetal Monitor-AWHONN 2022
STABLE Certification 2024
CLC Certification
Maine Nurse Preceptor Education Program
BLS certification
ACLS certification
NRP certification
CPI trained
Kangaroo Care certification
Relias, LMS and Compliance trained
Epic, Stork and Fetal Link proficient