Wendy Thomas
Mother Baby Registered Nurse
Oxford,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Women's Services Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle-feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Managed care for gynecological surgery patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Women's Services Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care for 6-8 patients daily.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families and staff.
- Monitored and controlled postpartum hemorrhage.
- Prepared family for transition from hospital to home with support and education.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Responsible for antenatal patients.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Adhere to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Advocated for parents during times of stress by offering listening ear and providing insight into care.
- Fed, bathed and checked vital signs on newborns. Also educated parents on infant care, critical vaccinations and proper sleep positions,
Private Nanny
Jason And Molly Schugel
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Postpartum/Newborn Care
- Newborn Education
- Patient Interaction
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Safety Protocols
- EMR Systems, EPIC and Cerner
- Thorough Assessment Skills
- Lactation Assistance
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Specimen Collection
Certification
- Alabama Nursing License, Multistate. #1-137613
- NRP Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Women's Services Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 05.2023
Women's Services Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
05.2017 - 02.2022
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
St Vincent's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
10.2012 - 04.2015
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2012
Private Nanny
Jason And Molly Schugel
08.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
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