Caitlin Choat RNC-OB
Olney,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Perinatal care, Pediatrics, Labor Delivery/Postpartum, and Newborn care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
Faith Community Health System
08.2022 - Current
- Managed 20+ nurses and nursing activities in 4-bed LDRP unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Worked at least 30+ hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring quality care and consistency in nursing practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Championed continuous learning among staff members, organizing regular educational workshops and seminars.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated staffing resources during times of high patient acuity or census fluctuations to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Registered Nurse
Faith Community Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods for both the mother and newborn.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Supported expectant mothers through prenatal education, ensuring they were well-informed about the birthing process and available options.
- Improved neonatal and maternal outcomes by administering appropriate medications and interventions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of neonatal care within the facility.
- Assisted in essential data collection and policy development required by the state of Texas to obtain both the Maternal and Neonatal unit designations.
Registered Nurse
Southwest Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods for both the mother and newborn.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Supported expectant mothers through prenatal education, ensuring they were well-informed about the birthing process and available options.
- Improved neonatal and maternal outcomes by administering appropriate medications and interventions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of neonatal care within the facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Travel RN Labor and Delivery
LiquidAgents Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Furthered my OB knowledge, in caring for a diverse culture and population all while respecting cultural practices and beliefs on the Navajo Indian Reservation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods for both the mother and newborn.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Supported expectant mothers through prenatal education, ensuring they were well-informed about the birthing process and available options.
- Improved neonatal and maternal outcomes by administering appropriate medications and interventions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of neonatal care within the facility.
Registered Nurse
Graham Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods for both the mother and newborn.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring fetal heart rate and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Supported expectant mothers through prenatal education, ensuring they were well-informed about the birthing process and available options.
- Improved neonatal and maternal outcomes by administering appropriate medications and interventions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing overall standards of neonatal care within the facility.
LVN Nurse
Specialty Nurses Home Health
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Office LVN working as a liaison between the field nurses and the physicians offices, to report and track lab work, relay progress reports, medication changes,and follow newly requested orders.
- Took weekend call in order to provide skilled home visits
- Skilled home visit responsibilities included, administering medication to patients, Creating reports to track the patients' progress, Working with other professionals to create treatment plans, Cleaning and re-dressing wounds if needed, Measuring vital signs, Monitoring changes in behavior and progress.
LVN Nurse
CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for providing care and treatment to ill, injured, and recovering adults, and pediatric patients.
- Assessed patient condition, administered medications, changed dressings, monitored vital signs, kept records, and provided patients with support and education.
- After 1 year of MS experience, cross trained to Labor & Delivery in order to provide care to Post Partum mothers and their infants, as well as train in the Emergency Room.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05.2015
Certification in LVN -
Vernon College
Vernon, TX08.2013
Skills
- CPR
- Infant Care
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Nursing
- EMR Systems
- Fetal Monitoring
- Hospital Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Cerner
- Vital Signs
- ICU Experience
- Venipuncture
- Data Collection
- TNCC Certification
- Charge Nurse Experience
- NRP certification
- CPSI
- ACLS certification
- STABLE certification
- OBIX
- PALS Certification
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- PALS Certification
- STABLE Certification
- ACLS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- ENPC Certification
- RNC- OB Certification
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
Faith Community Health System
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southwest Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
Travel RN Labor and Delivery
LiquidAgents Healthcare
03.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Faith Community Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Graham Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
LVN Nurse
Specialty Nurses Home Health
03.2015 - 06.2015
LVN Nurse
CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2013 - 06.2015
Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing -
Vernon College
Certification in LVN -
Vernon College
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- PALS Certification
- STABLE Certification
- ACLS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- ENPC Certification
- RNC- OB Certification
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