Amy Patterson
Madrid,IA
Summary
Dedicated, organized, and compassionate, Clinical Resource Nurse specialist with experience in diverse healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient care, team coordination, resource management and healthcare best practices have been demonstrated through present and past roles. Notable contributions include, the enhancement of patient safety protocols and efficient utilization of clinical resources to improve patient outcomes. Implementation of patient driven innovative care changes within the hospital system to improve patient autonomy and trust in the healthcare system. Possess strong leadership qualities that foster collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary teams to foster the best possible outcomes for maternal child health and wellbeing.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal Child Services Clinical Resource Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, IA
03.2020 - Current
- Coordinates onboarding of staff, develops annual competencies and execution, provides continuous education credits, and education on new implementations of equipment and processes.
- Works closely with the staff and management to ensure compliance with best practices, enhance patient-centered care while maintaining safety and positive outcomes.
- Liaison for the Shared Decision Team
- Bereavement Coordinator
- Chair of the Simulation Committee
- ACLS Instructor for 2 classes annually to the OB RNs
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor provided quarterly
- AWHONN Central Iowa Chapter Coordinator
- IONL Member
- IPQCC Team Representative for Mary Greeley
- Coordinates Childbirth Education classes for the community at Mary Greeley Medical Center, providing education to all perinatal clients bi-monthly in our geographical region.
- Active member in a multidisciplinary Policy and Procedure team at Mary Greeley Medical Center to discuss new initiatives or changes in policies and procedures monthly
- Mentors nurses by providing guidance on how to refine growth and development in the nursing profession, to advance their career pathway.
- Actively participates in continuous improvement activities such as RIE Rapid Improvement events or process redesign initiatives through waste walks and multi disciplinary simulations.
- Manages time effectively while prioritizing tasks according to urgency level.
- Continues to provide bedside nursing care as needed and responds quickly and appropriately during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Maintains current knowledge base by attending educational seminars or conferences, as required.
- Serves as a resource person for other members of the healthcare team regarding clinical issues or questions.
- Coach and train new members of the nursing team regarding the hospital's procedures, answering questions, and delivering positive feedback
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, IA
09.2005 - 03.2020
- Lead Nurse
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Documented patient progress notes according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital for additional resources needed for patient care.
- Responded promptly to any life-threatening situations that may arise in the Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Supervised daily operations within the department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, budgeting and inventory control.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and standards of practice pertaining to nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs designed to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices.
OB Midwife Clinic RN
McFarland Clinic
Ames, IA
01.1998 - 09.2005
- Provided antenatal care to pregnant women and their families, including monitoring maternal and fetal health, education, and triage.
Perinatal Diagnostic Center RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa
12.1995 - 01.1998
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
01.2014
Associate Degree - General Studies
DMACC
01.1995
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy College
01.1995
Skills
- Nurse training
- Resource Utilization
- Nursing staff workflows
- Patient care implementation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Cultural competence
- Clinical procedure improvements
- Support and education
- Advanced cardiac life support
Credentials
BSN, RNC-OB
Certification
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
Publications and awards
- 2024-AWHONN poster presentation "911 What's Your Emergency: Police Officer Training for Field Births-pending application for AWHONN 2025 convention
- 2023-Respectful Maternity Care Research Study Results-pending publication
- 2021, Obstetric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Education, abstract, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2021.08.055
- 2021, Improving Maternal Morbidity & Mortality with OBRN ACLS, Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference, 2021 Innovation in Healthcare award
Professional Involvement
- 2023-present -AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care National Research Study site representative
- 2023-present -Association of Nursing Professional Development member
- 2022-present- Policy and Procedure committee member
- 2022-present -Iowa Perinatal Quality Care collaborative
- 2022-present- Bereavement Coordinator
- 2021-present -Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership member
- 2020-present-Iowa AWHONN North Central chapter coordinator
- 2020-present-Childbirth Education instructor
- 2020-present-AWHONN fetal Monitor instructor
- 2020-present-Shared Decision Making team Liaison
- 2016-present-American Heart Association ACLS instructor
- 2008-present-AWHONN member
- 1997-2000 Most important professional Involvement - Mom of two wonderful sons
Volunteer Involvement
- Special Olympics
- Iowa Games First Aid tent
- Variety, The Children's Charity
- Healthy Birth Day, Inc.
- Iowa Organization for Nursing Leadership
- Iowa Maternal Quality Care Collaborative
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses
- The Fletcher Foundation Fetal Demise walkathon
Timeline
Maternal Child Services Clinical Resource Nurse
Mary Greeley Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mary Greeley Medical Center
09.2005 - 03.2020
OB Midwife Clinic RN
McFarland Clinic
01.1998 - 09.2005
Perinatal Diagnostic Center RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
12.1995 - 01.1998
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Upper Iowa University
Associate Degree - General Studies
DMACC
Diploma - Nursing
Mercy College
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