Neurology Neurosurgery Registered Nurse,
07/2011
to 01/2013
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics –
Iowa City,
Iowa
Adeptly handled all aspects of care and treatment from
medication administration to wound
care on an acute patient, 44 bed, neuroscience unit.
Caring for 3-4 cardiac monitored patients
per shift, and calmly and knowledgeably handling
emergency situations.
Children's and Woman's Services Recourse Nurse Team C,
10/2013
to Current
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics –
Iowa City,
Iowa
Gauge patient contractions and provide breathing and relaxation techniques during labor.Contact delivering physician and anesthesia at appropriate time to administer pain-management medications and begin the birthing process.Position patient properly for birth and assists physician with gloves gowns and drapes. Monitored fetal heart rate to ascertain potential problems. Examined patient bedding and replaced soiled linens as needed and shortly after birth. Took and recorded patient vital signs to determine patient and/or unborn child state of health. Employed phlebotomy skills including blood draws and basic IV installation. Administered prescribed medication intravenously and orally or as specified.
