Wendy Wooldridge BSN, RN
Greeley,CO
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in perioperative settings at a Level II Trauma center, proficient in circulating surgical procedures and managing high-acuity cases. Expertise in anticipating surgical team needs, ensuring patient safety, and delivering exceptional care in fast-paced environments. Additional skills include handling high-risk labor and delivery situations and managing complex patient care effectively.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Banner Health
Greeley, CO
2025.08 - Current
- Manage emergent and scheduled surgical cases, ensuring timely and effective patient care throughout procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
- Circulate surgical procedures in various specialties to ensure efficiency and safety.
- Assist in operating room setup by draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment per surgeon preference, and preparing necessary supplies for surgical cases.
- Assist in preparing patients for surgical procedures and ensuring comfort.
- Respond to Level II trauma activations and provide emergent surgical support.
Labor and Delivery, Postpartum RN (PRN)
Banner Health
Greeley, CO
2022.08 - Current
- Manage complex labor and delivery patients with maternal and fetal complications requiring continuous assessment and intervention.
- Assist with high-risk and emergent deliveries, shoulder dystocia, placental abruption, cord prolapse, and Category II and III strip interventions.
- Respond rapidly to obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, mass transfusion protocol, and fetal and maternal codes, facilitating timely interventions.
- Administer and manage high-risk medications, including Pitocin, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, antihypertensives, and hemorrhage medications.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to high-risk antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provide immediate assessment and stabilization of newborns following delivery, including routine and high-risk births, and recognize signs requiring escalation of care.
- Respond to neonatal emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions, including neonatal resuscitation, while collaborating with providers and NICU/neonatal teams.
- Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including maternal and newborn assessments, recovery monitoring, education, breastfeeding support, and recognition of complications requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Banner Health
Greeley, CO
2024.05 - 2025.12
- Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a level III NICU, managing complex medical needs, continuous monitoring, and advanced therapies while collaborating with neonatologists and multidisciplinary teams.
- Utilized advanced technology for monitoring and supporting critically ill newborns.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment, including ventilators and CPAP machines, for critically ill neonates. such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families navigating difficult decisions, fostering trust and aiding in coping with their baby's condition.
- Educated families on care procedures and developmental needs of infants, enhancing their understanding and involvement in the care process.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenhouse Homes at Mirasol
Loveland, Colorado
2019 - 2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for residents.
- Supported nursing team by documenting patient information accurately.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
Certified Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Dr. Julie Kavanaugh
Greeley, CO
2012.12 - 2019.11
- Assisted dentist in performing dental procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, and root canals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted the dentist during various dental procedures.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean work environment.
- Managed patient records and ensured confidentiality compliance.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient follow-ups efficiently.
- Supported laboratory tasks by preparing materials and maintaining equipment. such as fabricating temporary crowns, customizing night guards and splints, whitening trays and bleaching agents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO2023-05
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO2022-05
Skills
- Surgical blood management
- High acuity patient care
- Patient care coordination
- Pre/Postoperative care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- STABLE certified
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- High risk medication administration
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Banner Health
2025.08 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Banner Health
2024.05 - 2025.12
Labor and Delivery, Postpartum RN (PRN)
Banner Health
2022.08 - Current
Certified Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
Dr. Julie Kavanaugh
2012.12 - 2019.11
Certified Nursing Assistant
Greenhouse Homes at Mirasol
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Aims Community College