Compassionate nurse with extensive experience in maternity services seeking a career with Mercy Women's Health OB-GYN Clinic virtual triage program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Maternity Services Department
Saint Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
01.2023 - Current
Supervise nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and hospital protocols.
Manage staffing ratios to adhere to AWHON standards.
Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Prioritize standard of care and evidence-based practices to drive successful patient outcomes.
Provide skilled and controlled emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Communicate with patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
10.2019 - Current
Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Serve as a patient advocate for expectant mothers throughout the labor process.
Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members to promote a positive work environment.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum and Gynecology
Saint Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
10.2019 - Current
Provide personalized care to postpartum patients, addressing physical and emotional needs.
Perform comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
Educate new parents on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and maternal health resources.
Provide nursing care to patients after gynecological surgeries, monitor vital signs and administer appropriate pain control.
Graduate Nurse, Emergency Department Fellowship
Saint Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
05.2019 - 10.2019
Participated in critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in a high-pressure environment.
Responded swiftly to emergencies, utilizing advanced life support techniques effectively.
Educated patients and their families on various health topics to promote understanding and empower individuals to take control of their health outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Emergency Department at SSM DePaul Health CenterRegistered Nurse/Charge Nurse- Emergency Department at SSM DePaul Health Center
Charge Nurse - Perioperative Services at Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand - Auckland HospitalCharge Nurse - Perioperative Services at Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand - Auckland Hospital
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department at South Baldwin Regional Medical CenterRegistered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center