Amy Nagelkirk
Holland,MI
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
11.2001 - 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.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Participated in regular departmental meetings, providing valuable insight and suggestions for improvement.
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Physician Partners
05.1997 - 11.2001
- Managed time-sensitive situations with calm professionalism, effectively addressing multiple priorities at once.
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing skilled support and anticipating needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Mercy Health Physician Partners
04.1995 - 05.1997
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, ILSkills
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor induction
- Pain management
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
- NRP Instructor
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
11.2001 - Current
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Physician Partners
05.1997 - 11.2001
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Mercy Health Physician Partners
04.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Trinity Christian College
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