Casey Claussen
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Certified Nurse Midwife with 11 years of experience as a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse. Demonstrates clinical expertise in ensuring safe and evidence-based care throughout the prenatal and postpartum periods. Possesses advanced understanding of physiologic birth and excels in effectively communicating with patients and providers. Committed to supporting and enhancing a safe and positive birthing experience for pregnancies of all risk levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Labor & Delivery, Bronson Methodist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Bronson Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Midwifery Specialists
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Prepares patients for examinations, including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing, and provides appropriate education regarding care
- Provides initial assessment of patient's condition to providers as needed
- Performs and reviews prenatal non-stress tests and consults with providers as needed
- Triage calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments, or whether phone advice is sufficient
- Assists provider with minor and emergency procedures and examinations
- Prepares patients for the exams and procedures by providing appropriate instructions
- Notifies patients and documents results from ordered tests/procedures
- Performs point-of-care laboratory tests as directed by provider
- Coordinates admissions, referrals, facilitates prescription requests
- Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice
- Staff facilitator for CenteringPregnancy- lead facilitative discussions and interactive activities designed to address timely and important health topics
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse PACU
Bronson Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Recovers high/low acuity adult and pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings post gastrointestinal, urological, cardiovascular, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, renal, and pulmonary surgeries
- Reviews and interprets lab results and ECG rhythms
- Administers medications and recognizes adverse reactions and appropriate follow-up
- Educates patients and their families on post-operative care and infection prevention
Registered Nurse Surgical Specialty
Borgess Medical Center
04.2015 - 09.2016
- In collaboration with patients, family and healthcare team participated in open discussions to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and medical diagnosis
- Utilized nursing process in caring for patients with complex health issues, including chest pain, arrhythmias, STEMI/NSTEMI, pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post-CABG, CHF exacerbation, post carotid endarterectomy, pre/post-femoral-popliteal bypass, pre/post-TAVR, post spinal surgery, stroke, craniotomy, and sepsis
Charge Nurse
Friendship Village
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Administered direct patient care with complex patients, including CHF, A-Fib, HTN, cancer, ARF, pneumonia, UTI, dementia, encephalopathy, and arthroplasty
- Maintained accurate documentation of all care rendered, including medications, treatments, monthly summaries, pain assessments, incident reports, new admissions, Medicare documentation, acute documentation, and discharge procedures
- Interfaced with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care and services, i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Hospice
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY09.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2012
Awards
2009 -2012: Lee Honors College graduate Western Michigan University, 2009 -2012: Dean’s List Member at Western Michigan University, 2010 -2012: Four-time recipient of T & H Perg Nursing Scholarship, 2011 -2012: Student Nurses Association Member (SNA) Western Michigan University Chapter, 2017 -2018: Daisy Award Nominee, 2019 -2020: Nursing Professional Development Award
Publications
- Last name changed from Bernhard to Claussen in 2013.
- Bernhard, C., Zielinski, R., Ackerson, K. and English, J. (2014), Home Birth After Hospital Birth: Women’s Choices and Reflections. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health,59:160–166. doi:10.1111/jmwh.12113
- 06/2012 “Home Birth After Hospital - Women’s Choices and Reflections,” American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual Meeting; Long Beach, CA (poster)
- 04/2012 “Home Birth After Hospital - Women’s Choices and Reflections,” Midwest Nursing Research Society Meeting; Dearborn, MI (poster)
- 12/2012 “Home Birth After Hospital - Women’s Choices and Reflections,” Western Michigan University Lee Honors College Graduate Presentations; Kalamazoo, MI (presentation)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Labor & Delivery, Bronson Methodist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bronson Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Midwifery Specialists
04.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse PACU
Bronson Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Surgical Specialty
Borgess Medical Center
04.2015 - 09.2016
Charge Nurse
Friendship Village
03.2014 - 04.2015
Master of Science in Nursing - Certified Nurse Midwife
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Michigan University
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