Maya Congo
Laurel
Summary
Passionate Postpartum Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience. Committed to making a difference in women's health by delivering best in class patient care through patience, support, education and most importantly advocacy. Commended for successfully caring for high-risk patients and assisting the emotional needs of mothers during postpartum period. Works well with diverse patient populations and being able to use empathy and compassion to build trusting relationships among patients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
02.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit as Charge Nurse through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Applied extensive knowledge to manage high risk postpartum and antepartum patients to prevent any decline in patient status/condition
- Quickly responded to emergency situations regarding both mother and baby with expertise and a levelheaded approach to provide optimal care, support, and life saving measures.
- Proctored yearly clinical skill workshops to help nursing staff increase overall knowledge and with the ability to manage high risk patients/situations
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Ascension
07.2019 - 08.2021
- 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 through demonstration of proper latching techniques and follow ups with lactation consultants
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health System
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Cared for 5-6 patients in a 18-bed general surgery unit by monitoring vital signs and doing daily assessments, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and physical therapists
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelors Degree In Science Of Nursing - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA2018
Associates Degree Of Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers
Newport News, VA2017
Skills
- Management of high risk postpartum patients ie PIH, GDM, Substance abuse etc
- Management of infant experiencing neonatal withdrawal syndrome
- Post-anesthesia care
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Obstetric emergency response
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Hemorrhage management
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal-Newborn Care
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- IBCLC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore Md
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Ascension
07.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Riverside Health System
02.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors Degree In Science Of Nursing - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associates Degree Of Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College Of Health Careers
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