Riletta Cox
Charlotte
Summary
With a proven track record at Atrium Health, I excel in effective triage management and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. My expertise in maternal health care and ability to provide empathetic patient support have significantly enhanced patient outcomes. Renowned for integrating advanced obstetric practices, I've consistently improved care standards while delivering quality focused total care.
I demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills, I bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Professional nurse skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and emergency response. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Reliable in high-pressure environments, with focus on delivering patient-centered results. Proficient in telehealth, patient education, and electronic health record management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Triage Nurse - OB GYN/Womens and Family
Atrium Health/Advocate Health
05.2016 - Current
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute symptoms, offering emotional support and comfort during stressful situations.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and nursing staff.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential underlying issues that may require further medical attention or intervention.
- Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Maintained high standard of patient care by adhering to national health and safety guidelines during triage assessments.
PRN LDRP NURSE
Atrium Health Pineville
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Optimized patient comfort during labor by implementing individualized pain management strategies including epidural administration, intravenous medication, or alternative methods.
- Ensured continuity of care for high-risk pregnancies through early detection of complications or anomalies via regular ultrasound screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Safeguarded the well-being of mother and baby during childbirth by assisting with neonatal resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction with personalized prenatal education sessions on topics such as breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
- Facilitated smooth recovery for postpartum patients through timely wound care management, breastfeeding support, and emotional counseling when needed.
- Reduced risks during childbirth by efficiently monitoring fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and cervical dilation progress.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Improved continuity of care by coordinating discharge planning activities with social workers, case managers, and home healthcare providers.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
ECPI University
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Trained [6-10] students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
Travel Nurse LDRP/Registered Nurse, LDR
TruSatff
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Expedited triage process for incoming patients experiencing potential obstetrical emergencies such as preterm labor or preeclampsia symptoms.
- Optimized patient comfort during labor by implementing individualized pain management strategies including epidural administration, intravenous medication, or alternative methods.
- Ensured continuity of care for high-risk pregnancies through early detection of complications or anomalies via regular ultrasound screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and support to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages.
- Increased patient satisfaction with personalized prenatal education sessions on topics such as breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
- Reduced risks during childbirth by efficiently monitoring fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and cervical dilation progress.
- Boosted patient confidence in their ability to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery by addressing concerns and providing reliable information throughout their healthcare journey.
- Ensured optimal patient care during labor induction through careful administration of medications like Pitocin or Cervidil and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Safeguarded the well-being of mother and baby during childbirth by assisting with neonatal resuscitation efforts when necessary.
LDR/PP/Women's Health RN
Novant Health, Inc
02.2006 - 09.2012
- Expedited triage process for incoming patients experiencing potential obstetrical emergencies such as preterm labor or preeclampsia symptoms.
- Ensured continuity of care for high-risk pregnancies through early detection of complications or anomalies via regular ultrasound screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and support to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages.
- Safeguarded the well-being of mother and baby during childbirth by assisting with neonatal resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Reduced risks during childbirth by efficiently monitoring fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and cervical dilation progress.
- Boosted patient confidence in their ability to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery by addressing concerns and providing reliable information throughout their healthcare journey.
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Conducted examinations to determine fetal station, cervical dilation and effacement.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Registered Nurse GI/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
03.2005 - 02.2006
- 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.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2010
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC08-2004
Skills
- Effective Triage Management
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Care Documentation
- Family education
- Post-Surgical Care Management
- Surgical Patient Management
- Maternal Health Care
- Guidance and Support for Students
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding Guidance
- Intrapartum Patient Management
- Advanced Management of Complicated Obstetrics
- Skilled in Fetal Heart Rate Assessment
- Performing Women’s Health Assessments
- Maternal Health Support
- Perinatal mental health
- Management of Gestational Diabetes
- Management of Obstetric Emergencies
Timeline
Remote Triage Nurse - OB GYN/Womens and Family
Atrium Health/Advocate Health
05.2016 - Current
PRN LDRP NURSE
Atrium Health Pineville
10.2014 - 03.2017
Clinical Nursing Instructor
ECPI University
10.2013 - 05.2016
Travel Nurse LDRP/Registered Nurse, LDR
TruSatff
09.2012 - 10.2013
LDR/PP/Women's Health RN
Novant Health, Inc
02.2006 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse GI/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
03.2005 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNC Charlotte
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
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