Reliable, seasoned nursing professional seeking the position of Certified Nurse Midwife offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader, providing individualized patient care following national safety standards. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Obstetrics Nurse with 32 years of monitoring women and infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Accomplishments
Lawrence Barnes Maternal-Child Excellence Award 2018
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Skills
Preventive Healthcare
Examination for neonates, gynecologic, and obstetric patients
Care Coordination with higher level of care facilities
Reproductive education
Postpartum family centered care
Screening tests
Antepartum and intrapartum management
Diagnostic procedures
High-risk pregnancy identification
Comprehensive patient care
Work History
Registered Nurse, 06/2019 - Current Global, A 1St Flagship Company – Ottumwa, IA,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse, 03/2016 - 02/2019 Global, A 1St Flagship Company – West Henrietta, NY,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
Registered Nurse, 02/1990 - 06/2016 Global, A 1St Flagship Company – Cassadaga, NY,
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Managed care from admission to discharge
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Education
Master of Science: Nursing Midwifery, Expected in 10/2021 - Frontier Nursing University - Hyden, KY GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 07/2013 - Walden University - Minneapolis, MN GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2008 - National Park Community College - Hot Springs National Park, AR, GPA:
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, Expected in 06/1990 - Ouachita Technical College - Malvern, AR, GPA:
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