labor and delivery rn resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse, with over 30 years experienced in treating and caring for patients in high risk obstetrics. Successful in providing accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices and positive patient outcomes. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Charting and documentation
EPIC EMR
Clinical leadership and supervision
Building trust and rapport
Dispensing medication
Taking vital signs
Intake and discharge
Wound care
HIPAA and confidentiality
Staff Development and Precepting
Body mechanics knowledge
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Experience
10/1996 to CurrentLabor and Delivery RNBjc Healthcare | Ballwin, MO,
Trained and mentored dozens of other staff members
Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies’ heart rates.
Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
Supported families with discussion on anterior position occiput, posterior, breech and transverse with individual birthing options.
Used compassion and experience to promote outstanding patient care in Labor and Delivery department.
Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Assisted physicians in delivery of thousands babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
06/1994 to 10/1996Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby UnitSt. Joseph Health | Riverside, CA,
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
01/1992 to 06/1994Staff Registered NurseState Of Idaho | Montpelier, ID,
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
Structured comprehensive individual recovery plans to assist patients suffering from chronic illnesses and long-term disabilities.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/1991 to to Diploma in Nursing | NursingMemorial Hospital School of Nursing, , GPA:
Expected in 08/1985 to to Bachelor of Science | BiologySUNY Albany, Albany, NY, GPA:
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