Obstetrics Nurse with 18 years of caring for women and infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor - performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Cared for women hospitalized with complications during pregnancy. Conducted childbirth classes, post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Worked as a Maternal Triage nurse as well as a Charge Nurse in Labor & Delivery.
Clinical Research Coordinator in Maternal Fetal Medicine for 8 years, focused on OB/GYN issues. Well-versed in study protocols, standard operating procedures and general trial oversight. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented nature.
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Patient Condition Monitoring
IV insertion and lab draws.
Infection Control Procedures
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Study protocols
Specimen collections
Good Clinical Practices
Trial management
Planning and Coordination
Medication Administration
Work History
09/2019 to 08/2021
Registered Nurse- AntepartumHca – Mesquite, TX,
Perform timely monitoring for maternal & fetal well being during complicated pregnancies.
Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Manage the care of high risk obstetrics patients with complications i.e. Preeclampsia, CHF, Diabetes, Lupus, pulmonary hypertension, Covid-19 and other chronic /acute medical conditions.
Respond to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Coordinate expediated transfer to Labor & Delivery if patient condition becomes critical.
Maintain setup for emergency deliveries, including warmer, resuscitation equipment and delivery instruments.
Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Update patient charts in a timely manner using EMR.
Teach patients about their complications and stages of pregnancy during their hospital stay.
Communicate with physicians to apprise them of any change of patient status. Collaborate with medical team for best patient outcomes.
10/2011 to 09/2019
Research Nurse CoordinatorCleveland Clinic – Broadview Heights, OH,
Nurse Coordinator for high recruiting in-patient research team in major research hospital setting. Primarily in Labor & Delivery, as well as on an Antepartum floor.
Screened 400- 500 patient records monthly to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Recruited participants, collected data, followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements for STAN, C-SOAP, PREVENA, ALPS , PREMOD, TRX and many other studies.
Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
Lead Coordinator on two major clinical trials STAN & PREVENA.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
09/2001 to 09/2011
Registered Nurse -Labor and DeliveryProvidence St. Joseph's Health – Seal Beach, CA,
Worked closely with doctors and residents in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes, including changing bodily positions and breathing and massaging through contractions.
Conducted examinations to determine fetal station, cervical dilation and effacement.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
12/1990 to 12/1997
Registered Nurse-Labor and DeliveryStcharles – Prineville, OR,
Worked closely with doctors and residents in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery on a 400+/ month high risk delivery unit.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Supported pregnant women in healthy labor processes, including changing bodily positions and breathing and massaging through contractions.
Conducted examinations to determine fetal station, cervical dilation and effacement.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Expected in 12/2005
Bachelor of Science: Nursing University of North Alabama - Florence, AL GPA:
Expected in 12/1990
Associate of Science: Nursing Jefferson State Community College - Birmingham, AL, GPA:
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