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Wendy Cooper-Plaisted

Hampden,ME

Summary

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.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-Full Time LDRP

Waldo County General Hospital
Belfast , Maine
2020.11 - Current

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.

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor , ME
1997.06 - 2020.10

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Husson University, Bangor, ME
05.1997

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

Springfield College, Springfield, MA
05.1989

Skills

RNC-OB

C-EFM

Clinical Ladder V

Advanced Fetal Monitor-AWHONN 2022

S.T.A.B.L.E. 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

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Full Time LDRP - Waldo County General Hospital
2020.11 - Current
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
1997.06 - 2020.10
Husson University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Springfield College - Bachelor of Science, Rehabilitation Services
Wendy Cooper-Plaisted