Nancy DePalma
Dana Point,CA
Summary
Accomplished RN with 25 years of extensive experience in high-risk LDRP and antepartum care, notably at HOAG Hospital. Excelled in managing complex patient needs across diverse settings, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered delivery experiences. Proficient in Epic and Cerner, with exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at fostering patient and family trust during critical moments. Achieved significant outcomes in units handling up to 650 deliveries monthly, with a focus on safety and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN High Risk LDRP and Antepartum
Hoag Hospital Irvine, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
12.2021 - Current
- LDRP unit doing 225 deliveries a month in Irvine, High Risk Labor and Delivery unit doing 650 deliveries a month.
- Float between both facilities based on census.
RN OB
St John's Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Postpartum and Labor and Delivery RN. Birth home like deliveries in a very individualized labor and delivery unit doing about 30 births a month. Midwives and Obstetricians on staff.
Kaiser Irvine
American Mobile Nursing Travel Contract
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Postpartum and Labor and Delivery
RN Labor and Delivery
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
03.2014 - 06.2016
Managed care of high risk antepartum patients including those with , placenta , diabetes, severe , premature rupture of membranes, multiple fetuses and premature deliveries.
Average 250 births a month unit with many complex deliveries including hemorrhage, prolapsed cord, placental abruption, unplanned hysterectomies, prolapsed uterus, , emergency Cesarean sections, retained placenta and circulated for on a regular basis.
RN Labor and Delivery
St. John's Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 01.2014
Average 250 births a month high risk L and D unit with 80% Spanish speaking only patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1981
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with staff members and patients
- Nursing management of complex antepartum and laboring patients
- Assessment of patient needs while balancing and respecting the desires of families under the direction of their physicians
- Epic, Cerner, , McKesson
Compassionate, caring, kind, self motivated and tuned into patients desires for best possible delivery experience painted within unfolding circumstances that present themselves
Sensitive to helping patients adapt to, accept and resolve any unexpected changes of course that become necessary along the path to delivery
Certification
RNC in OB and Fetal Monitoring
AHWONN ADVANCED Fetal Monitoring
BLS, ACLS, NRP, CPI
Accomplishments
Received Values in Action awards for Service two years at Mission Hospital.
Timeline
RN High Risk LDRP and Antepartum
Hoag Hospital Irvine, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
12.2021 - Current
Kaiser Irvine
American Mobile Nursing Travel Contract
06.2019 - 12.2019
RN OB
St John's Medical Center
07.2017 - 01.2020
RN Labor and Delivery
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
03.2014 - 06.2016
RN Labor and Delivery
St. John's Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
RNC in OB and Fetal Monitoring
AHWONN ADVANCED Fetal Monitoring
BLS, ACLS, NRP, CPI
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