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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
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Professional Experience
City Of Garland, TxGarland , TXPublic 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.
Providence St. Joseph's HealthHauser , ID 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 HospitalCity , STATERegistered 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 HospitalCity , STATEObstetrical 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, City, State
Animal ScienceNorth Dakota State University, City, State
Attended 1995-1998
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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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