Caitlin Zavala
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Seasoned and caring Women's Health Registered Nurse with 8 years of focused OB nursing experience in hospitals. Utilizes skills in various OB related areas such as Labor, Postpartum, Special Care Nursery, Scrub, and Charge nurse. Efficient and compassionate. Advocating for the both the mother and the fetus. Approximately 2 years of ambulatory driven women's healthcare. Providing physician and patient support in a variety of ways. Demonstrating strong communication, leadership, and team-oriented skills in day-to-day life.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Outpatient OB/GYN
Mokena, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Performed triage assessments over the phone with women's health patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures including NSTs, Colposcopies, LEEP procedures, Endometrial Biopsies, and IUD insertions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
06.2015 - Current
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospital.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Managed day-to-day routines In the Special Care Nursery for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Prepared and assisted physicians with instruments in OB operating room for patient procedures such as Cesarean sections and Dilation Curettage.
- Organized and delegated tasks. Created nursing assignments and guided the OB unit to run smoothly and efficiently as the charge nurse on the unit.
Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, IL
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cantata British Home
Brookfield, IL
06.2009 - 03.2012
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL12.2011
Skills
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Assessment
- Patient Assessment Expertise
- Surgical Assistance as a Scrub Nurse
- Clinical Patient Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Coordinating referrals
- Relationship Building
- Family Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Additional Information
- Certified in Advanced Fetal Monitoring.
- Member of the ILPQC Babies Antibiotic Stewardship Improvement Collaborative.
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- ACLS, BLS, and NRP certified
- EPIC Hospital Documentation Super User
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine Outpatient OB/GYN
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cantata British Home
06.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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