Debbie Bradford
Florissant
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at Barnes Hospital, specializing in labor and delivery. Excelled in high-risk pregnancy care and advanced fetal monitoring, enhancing patient outcomes by 40%. Renowned for compassion, effective communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration, I've led teams to improve care processes and patient satisfaction. Certified in ACLS and a pioneer in neonatal resuscitation, my approach balances clinical expertise with empathetic patient support.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Seasoned nursing professional 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.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 48 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with obstetrics specialty.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Barnes Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- Utilized infusion pumps to deliver medications and fluids to patients efficiently.
- Provided patient education on managing health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Performed IV insertions and maintenance to ensure proper medication administration.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Serve as charge nurse in women's assessment center
- Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners and ANM's to provide safe efficient care
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Deliver culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
- Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
- Prevented infections in postpartum patients through strict adherence to sanitary procedures when caring for both mother and newborn infant.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the Labor and Delivery department by identifying areas of need and participating in collaborative efforts to address identified challenges.
- Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
- Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Increased efficiency within the Labor and Delivery unit by implementing new protocols for patient admission, assessment, and discharge processes.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Ensured accurate charting of all required documentation related to prenatal visits as well as labor progression for legal purposes or insurance claims processing needs later down the line.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Developed strong rapport between patient families by being attentive listener providing emotional support throughout pregnancy until discharge from hospital setting.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Ensured adherence to all hospital protocols when administering medications for pain relief, induction of labor, or other necessary interventions.
- Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
RN - Labor and Delivery
St. Mary's Hospital
11.1983 - 09.2014
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
- Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
- Prevented infections in postpartum patients through strict adherence to sanitary procedures when caring for both mother and newborn infant.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the Labor and Delivery department by identifying areas of need and participating in collaborative efforts to address identified challenges.
- Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
- Assessed pain levels continuously allowing timely interventions that maintained overall mother''s comfort during labor ensuring a more positive experience for her child''s birth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
- Increased efficiency within the Labor and Delivery unit by implementing new protocols for patient admission, assessment, and discharge processes.
- Ensured accurate charting of all required documentation related to prenatal visits as well as labor progression for legal purposes or insurance claims processing needs later down the line.
- Developed strong rapport between patient families by being attentive listener providing emotional support throughout pregnancy until discharge from hospital setting.
- Ensured adherence to all hospital protocols when administering medications for pain relief, induction of labor, or other necessary interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Charge nurse 1985 until 2014
- Scheduler for L&D; also assisted in starting 12 hour shifts
Education
Diploma - Nursing
St Louis Municipal School of Nursing
St Louis, MO06-1977
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Advanced fetal monitoring: completed intermediate fetal monitoring
- Postpartum hemorrhage control
- Port decannulation and cannulation certified
- Antepartum testing proficiency
- Preterm labor interventions
- Cesarean section preparation
- Preeclampsia and eclampsia care
- Labor induction techniques
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Family-centered care approach
- Effective communication techniques
- Pain management strategies
- Gestational diabetes management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Neonatal resuscitation; assisted on team that pioneered NRP/one of first NRP instructors in St Louis
- Obstetric triage assessment
- Intrapartum care expertise
- Maternal hemodynamic monitoring
- Epidural administration assistance
- Breastfeeding support
- HIPAA compliance
- IV insertion
- Emotional support
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor support
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification; ACLS certification
Timeline
RN
Barnes Hospital
05.2015 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery
St. Mary's Hospital
11.1983 - 09.2014
Diploma - Nursing
St Louis Municipal School of Nursing
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