Tara McGowan
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alberta Health Services, AHS
04.2012 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Whitehorse General Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Emergency
Yukon Government
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Keeweetinok Lakes RHA 15
06.1996 - 06.2000
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, None05.1996
Skills
- Antepartum care
- IV Insertion
- Health Promotion
- Emotional Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation
- Obstetric Emergency Response
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Alberta Health Services, AHS
04.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services, AHS
08.2007 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Whitehorse General Hospital
06.2003 - 06.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/ Emergency
Yukon Government
07.2000 - 06.2002
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Keeweetinok Lakes RHA 15
06.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
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