Experienced with maternal and neonatal care, ensuring well-being and comfort of both mothers and newborns. Utilizes strong communication and empathy to provide exceptional patient education and emotional support. Knowledge of team collaboration and adaptability to meet dynamic patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Coordinated nursing care on a 32-bed unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized care to mothers and babies during postpartum recovery.
Performed skilled nursing tasks such as IV administration, wound care, catheterization, and medication management for mothers and babies as needed.
Provided breastfeeding assistance and education, and routinely assessed for breastfeeding issues requiring referral.
Conducted initial newborn assessments including administering medications, performing measurements, and identification of potential health issues requiring further intervention.
Oriented new nurses and precepted nursing students in proper assessment and care of postpartum mothers and their infants.