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Labor And Delivery Nurse resume example with 5+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Highly competent, dedicated and compassionate Labor and Delivery Nurse with four years of experience in multiple specialties, including one travel assignment to date. Skilled in assisting patients before, during, and after childbirth in busy level 1 trauma hospital. Strives to provide consistent high-quality care to a diverse population of patients. Places strong emphasis on minimizing discomfort and frequently assessing and monitoring mother and baby to promote a healthy delivery and overall positive experience. Recognized by fellow staff members for the ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with patients and families, and providing a calm, reassuring presence during an exciting transition period in life. Knowledgeable in labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn care, family education, complicated deliveries, and physician collaboration. Known for being a team player, with a willingness to work alongside fellow staff members to provide high quality care to patients in all situations.

Skills
  • Labor and delivery
  • Postpartum care
  • FHT monitoring
  • Epidurals
  • Pain management
  • Patient/family education
  • Analgesia/ Medication administration
  • Newborn care
  • IV placement
  • Indwelling catheter
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic charting
Work History
Registered Nurse Labor, Delivery and Postpartum , 07/2021 - Current
Holy Redeemer Health System Hamilton, NJ,
  • Collaborates with care management team, including providers, lactation consultant (LC), along with any other relevant staff. Evaluates/implements postpartum mother (PP) /newborn (NB) care plans
  • Provides safe, competent care to the PP/ NB population with both stable and high risk patients via frequent maternal/NB monitoring and assessments, NB feedings, I/O's, BG monitoring and PP recovery (patient to RN ratio 1:4)
  • Educates new parents on the importance of early bonding, by providing sound guidance in the care of their NB; instructing parents on bottle/breast feeding, bathing, circumcision care and the normal progression of newborn growth and changes in the early days following birth
  • Provides up to date breastfeeding support, alongside trained lactation consultants, to patients by establishing routines that support strong breastfeeding relationship between mother and NB
  • Prioritizes patient focused support while also advocating for patients in their decisions, abilities and aptitude to properly care for their NB
  • Connects patient with resources to ensure smooth transitions to home for both patient and NB
  • Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessments, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) (Epic) (5 years experience)
  • Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations
  • Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Labor and Delivery Nurse, 10/2020 - 06/2021
Allina Health Systems Albertville, AL,
  • Coordinates care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and provides immediate stabilization and assessment of newborn (NB) following delivery (patient to RN ratio 1:2)
  • Completes comprehensive assessments of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed
  • Works closely with providers and midwives in coaching patients through childbirth assisting with deliveries, including vacuum and forceps deliveries and post-natal recovery
  • Documents all assessments accurately and timely in EMR, and updates providers as needed with concerns, changes throughout birthing process
  • Performs basic IV/phlebotomy skills and maintains knowledge of lab values
  • Discusses pre-existing, chronic and/or pregnancy related health conditions with patient including diabetes, hypertension, past pregnancy concerns
  • Discusses patient's desired birth plan and offers alternative options as needed to ensure compliance with hospital policy, prioritizing maternal/fetal safety and well-being
  • Discusses and administers pain management options, including hydrotherapy, breathing techniques, positioning, IV/inhaled analgesia, and epidurals
  • Understands OR prep for Stat/urgent Cesarean sections (CS) and implements processes utilizing a team approach with appropriate staff on unit
  • Works with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as needed per protocol, or known condition that may require higher level of care for NB, implements neonatal resuscitation as needed
  • Maintains knowledge of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and implements hospital protocols/provider orders when necessary
  • Provides care for high risk patients including preterm deliveries, multiple gestation, pre eclampsia and advanced maternal age (AMA), fetal demise (FDIU), adoption, and antepartum patients in maintaining pregnancy
  • Provides care for patients on high risk medications including MgSO4, Pitocin, Insulin, heparin and continuous epidural; understands effects of medications on the body
  • Aides with elective and pregnancy complicated induction of labor (IOL)
  • Identifies and responds to emergency situations such as pre-e/eclampsia, preterm labor (PTL) and fetal distress
  • Delivers high quality care to diverse populations of patients and respects cultural/religious preferences
  • Demonstrates ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
  • Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Utilizes Electronic medical record (Epic) to monitor, record and communicate patient condition accurately and in a timely manner
Postpartum Registered Nurse, 04/2020 - 06/2021
Katmai Key West, FL,
  • Collaborates with care management team, including providers, lactation consultant (LC), and charge RN as needed; evaluates and implements maternal/NB care plans
  • Provides PP and NB care to stable and high risk patients via frequent maternal/NB monitoring and assessments, NB feedings, I/O's, BG monitoring and PP recovery (patient to RN ratio 1:4)
  • Monitors patient and NB for signs/symptoms of complications ie., PPH, postpartum depression (PPD), failure to thrive (FTT) or any adverse reactions to treatments and/or medications being used
  • Notifies provider of any questions, concerns or changes in status including lab values, pain, and bleeding
  • Educates new parents on the importance of early bonding and how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle/breast feeding, bathing, circumcision care
  • Provides breastfeeding support to patients by establishing routines that support a strong breastfeeding relationship between mother and NB
  • Assesses patient's pain and offers pain management options as needed
  • Works with pediatricians and neonatal nurse practitioners in caring for stable newborns including weight checks, newborn screenings, glucose monitoring, bilirubin testing, immunizations and medications
  • Supports/advocates for patients in their decisions, abilities and aptitude to properly care for their NB
  • Connects patient with resources to ensure a smooth transition to home for both patient and NB
  • Cares for patients on MgSO4, heparin, and post-epidural; educates patient on high risk medication related signs/symptoms and when to notify nursing staff
  • Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessments, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivers high level of quality care to diverse populations
  • Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Orthopedic Registered Nurse, 07/2017 - 04/2020
Regions Hospital City, STATE,
  • Performed pre-op and post-op/procedure management of patients with bone, muscular-skeletal conditions and injuries
  • Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote high quality patient and family centered care in a healing environment
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
  • Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs
  • Provided patient/family education customized to meet patient's needs and equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Provided non-judgmental, non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient and family diversity, preserving autonomy, dignity and rights
  • Promoted to back-up night shift Charge RN role based on leadership ability; overseeing 7 RN's plus PCA staffing on a 36 bed ortho & medical/surgical unit
  • Documented patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions and progress towards proper healing
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Orthopedic/General Surgery Patient Care Assistant , 07/2016 - 07/2017
Region Hospital City, STATE,
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements (PCA to patient ratio 1:15)
  • Provided patient care treatments including discontinuing IV's and restraint monitoring, collection of routine patient specimens such as urine, stool, and finger stick blood glucose as directed
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake/output to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities in electronic medical record (Epic)
  • Assisted physicians and nurses with procedures as requested
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2018
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Minnesota State University - Mankato - Mankato, MN
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Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2017
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Inver Hills Community College - Inver Grove Heights, MN
GPA:
Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), expires: 05/2023

Fetal Heart Monitoring level 1 (FHM1), Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), expires: 12/2022

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), expires: 12/2021

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (AHA), expires: 06/2023

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification, The STABLE Program, Expires 05/21/2023

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School Attended

  • Minnesota State University - Mankato
  • Inver Hills Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse Labor, Delivery and Postpartum
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Postpartum Registered Nurse
  • Orthopedic Registered Nurse
  • Orthopedic/General Surgery Patient Care Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Science

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