Public Health Nurse Maternal Child Health Resume Example Morrison County Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE-MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH

Professional Summary

Compassionate RN with excellent communication skills. 9+ years experience as PHN with specialty in maternal child health and 3 years as RN in acute care setting including obstetrical internship. Desire an RN position in same day service setting.

Licenses

Bachelors in Science Nurse in the State of MN, License number R-161580-5, 2003 to present
PHN Certification
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Motivational Interviewing Certification

Skill Highlights

Certified Lactation Counselor
Experience with obstetrical, maternal child health, acute care
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Skilled with care coordination for mothers, infants, & children

Maternal and infant mental health expertise
Effective communication skills
Collaborates with health care team
Compassionate, loyal, hard-working RN

Professional Experience

Morrison County Public HealthLittle Falls, MNPublic Health Nurse-Maternal Child Health02/2008 to Current

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues while maintaining positive, trustworthy relationships.
Provides effective maternal/child home visits every 1-2 weeks which encompass thorough assessment, and education of prenatal and postpartum health, development, safety, and resources.
Delivers high-quality and compassionate care to high risk, low-income patient community.
Provides behavioral/emotional support and supervision for first time mothers and families.
Effectively provides breastfeeding support and education as Certified Lactation Counselor.
Proficient at developing individualized health plans with specific goals, objectives and interventions based on client's needs.
Thorough documentation completed at every patient encounter.
Advocates and continuously care coordinates for OB clients.
Member of Healthy Community Collaborative Task Force Team, North Central Breastfeeding Network, and Child Protection Team.

Crow Wing County Public HealthBrainerd, MN Public Health Nurse03/2006 to 01/2008

Served prenatal/postpartum clients and families by visiting homes; determining needs; developing health care plans; providing nursing services and treatments; referring patients as needed.
Maintained health and prevention of disease for client and family members.
Supported and educated breastfeeding mothers and families.
Performed WIC certification (Women, Infant, and Children Nutrition Program).
Completed Patient Care Attendant Assessments (PCA) and Long Term Care Consultations (LTCC).
Provided immunizations at office and area schools/businesses.

St. Cloud HospitalSt. Cloud, MNRegistered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit03/2004 to 06/2005

Provided compassionate and effective nursing care to various patients preoperative and postoperatively.
Proficient at starting and maintaining IV's per hospital defined algorithm.
Ability to administer IV medications as ordered by a provider.
Administered Intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections as ordered.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Managed team of medical support personnel.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 7-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

St. Cloud HospitalSt. Cloud, MNObstetrical Nurse Intern06/2002 to 08/2003

Implemented the comprehensive plan of care by providing direct nursing care for normal and high risk OB patients under the supervision of RN.
Provided individual assessment, support, and teaching to pregnant and postpartum patients.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing approach.
Accurately and thoroughly documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for OB patients.
Interviewed OB patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies.
Assisted with the admittance and discharge of OB patients.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science:Nursing2003College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN

Animal ScienceNorth Dakota State University, Fargo , ND

Attended 1995-1998

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