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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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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Morrison County Public Health
  • Crow Wing County Public Health
  • St. Cloud Hospital

School Attended

  • College of St. Benedict
  • North Dakota State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Public Health Nurse-Maternal Child Health
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
  • Obstetrical Nurse Intern

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing 2003
    Animal Science

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