Ariel Whitmire
Virginia Beach
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in high-risk obstetric care and proficient in electronic fetal monitoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk
07.2013 - Current
- Administer antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care for high-risk obstetric patients.
- Monitor fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with hospital policies.
- Provide emotional support to families during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
- Advocate for patients' needs during labor and delivery.
- Educate patients on expectations throughout labor.
- Assess patient conditions, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
- Precept new staff members in performing obstetric care.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Assist nursing staff with care for postpartum patients.
- Monitor vital signs, and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Document patient information timely and accurately in electronic health records.
- Assist with admissions and discharges as directed by nursing staff.
- Report changes in patient status or behavior to the nursing staff.
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05-2013
Skills
- High-risk obstetric care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Collaborative healthcare
Certification
Registered Nurse, Nursing License
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sentara Healthcare
07.2013 - Current
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Healthcare
05.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University