Caitlin McClurg
Clinton,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF Family Medicine - Clinton
11.2021 - Current
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
- 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.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- 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.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Personal Care Needs
- Resource Allocation
- Medical Records Management
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF Family Medicine - Clinton
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richland Community College
Basic Life Support
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