Obstetrics Nurse with 25 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for high risk pregnant women, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Provide nursing care for post operative gynecology patients and those with acute gynecological problems. Monitor and provide patient care for immediate post operative cesarean section mothers at PACU.Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and hight-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication,respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experienced charge nurse in post partum proficient in overseeing patient care,managing staff and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for mothers and newborns.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, OB-GYN, Post Partum
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
04.1998 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
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.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
Coordinated and consulted with members of health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
Registered Nurse
Seventh Day Adventist Clinic
03.2013 - 07.2018
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Divine Word College
Bohol,Philippines
03.1994
Skills
Nursing Performance Assessment
Breastfeeding Education
Pain Management Techniques
Postpartum Period and Post Operative: Medication & Immunization Administration, Patient Care and Monitoring, Blood Product Transfusion, Dressing Changes, Staple Removal
Surgical Procedure Preparation
Training for Onboarding New Staff
Status Updates to Primary Care Team
Direct Supervision of Staff as Charge Nurse
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Intrapartum Care: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Documentation and Updating on Electronic Charts
Certification
Maternal Newborn Nurse, National Certification Corporation - 2001 to present
ACLS Certified, American Heart Association - Present
NRP Certified, American Heart Association-Present
Licensed Registered Nurse -2000-Present
BLS Certified, American Heart Association - Present
Languages
Tagalog, Visayan
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seventh Day Adventist Clinic
03.2013 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, OB-GYN, Post Partum
Guam Memorial Hospital Authority
04.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Divine Word College
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