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LABOR AND DELIVERY REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse and was previously an LPN with 8 years experience.
Labor and Delivery nurse with 2 years experience of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Also, skilled in providing care of adult/geriatric patients with chronic/acute conditions, Telemetry Nurse providing cardiac care to intermediate/acute care patients. A Care Plan Coordinator/Case manager, Psychotropic Medication Management Nurse, Restorative Rehabilitations Nurse, and Department/Nursing Manager.
Licenses/Certificates
Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. License number 041.453754
BLS certified through American Heart Association
ACLS Certified through American Heart Association
NRP Certified through American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association
Skill Highlights
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Professional Experience
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse, 06/2019 to Current
Ascension (System Office) – Washington , DC
Ascension (System Office) – Washington , DC
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Intermediate/Telemetry Nurse, 10/2017 to 06/2019
OSF St. Mary Medical Center – City , STATE
OSF St. Mary Medical Center – City , STATE
- Detect and report cardiovascular issues
- Closely monitor patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications
- Provide care for patients undergoing MI screenings and anticoagulant therapy
- Provide pre and post care for patients undergoing cardiac-catheterization and electrophysiological studies, as well as pre and post-operative pacemaker and AICD implantation patients Administer medications and hang drips; prepare patients for TEE, echocardiography, and stress tests; and perform clinical procedures utilizing non-invasive monitoring equipment (EKG/defibrillator)
- Works collaboratively with other staff members to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Case Manager/MDS Coordinator, 04/2017 to 10/2017
Rosewood Care Center – City , STATE
Rosewood Care Center – City , STATE
- Work holistically ensuring that care and discharge plans meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of the patient.
- Act as a social worker, advocate for the patients welfare, and serve as a liaison between patient's, families, and healthcare providers.
- Work with new admissions assessing their conditions and need in order to develop personalized care plans.
- Evaluate care plans and update on an as needed basis.
- Identify clients' insurance coverage or other sources of payment for services.
- Communicate with Medicare/Managed Care and determine if the skilled nursing stay meets the CMS requirements.
- Coordinate discharge and post-discharge requirements orienting and training family members and providing resources.
- Maintain regular communication with attending physicians concerning patient and family care needs and response to interventions.
- Instruct primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
- Input, transmit, and validate MDS assessments in a timely manner for billing.
- Update and implement care plans.
Care Plan Coordinator/Psychotropic Medication Nurse/ Restorative Nurse/Nurse Manager, 12/2006 to 08/2016
Marigold Rehab And Health Care – City , STATE
Marigold Rehab And Health Care – City , STATE
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Expected in 04/2021
Western Governors University - City, State
Western Governors University - City, State
I will be completing my BSN through Western Governors University in April 2021and plan on obtaining my MSN after graduation.
Associate of Science: LPN/RN, 2014
Carl Sandburg College - City, State
Carl Sandburg College - City, State
I completed my Associates in Science through Carl Sandburg College and plan on completing my BSN through Western Governors University.
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School Attended
- Western Governors University
- Carl Sandburg College
Job Titles Held:
- Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
- Intermediate/Telemetry Nurse
- Case Manager/MDS Coordinator
- Care Plan Coordinator/Psychotropic Medication Nurse/ Restorative Nurse/Nurse Manager
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Expected in 04/2021
Associate of Science : LPN/RN , 2014
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