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Catherine Blain

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Summary


Dynamic Registered Nurse in the US Army with 8+ years experience in acute care, specializing in cardiac and obstetric care. Experienced Charge Nurse skilled in optimizing workflow, emergency management and supervising the quality and safety of patient care. Committed to staff development by evaluating and training staff through simulations and clinical in-services, resulting in 2000+ education hours. Strong advocate for patients' rights, committed to empowering individuals through education and supporting them in making informed decisions about their plan of care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

US Army
07.2020 - Current
  • Provides expert assessment, monitoring and education to low and high risk triage, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients, as well as transitional care for newborns.
  • Monitors and responds to obstetric and neonatal emergencies. Guided staff on the proper use of emergency equipment and medication in over 20 emergencies ensuring timely intervention and improving outcomes.
  • Serves as Charge Nurse leading 7-9 healthcare professionals. Supervises patient care and manages daily operations and emergencies. Fosters an environment of safety and collaboration.
  • Conducts obstetric emergency simulation and drills for the Maternal Child Health Department, resulting in a 25% improvement in staff knowledge and emergency preparedness.
  • Leads and facilitates monthly childbirth education classes, enhancing patient and partner knowledge of labor and delivery processes, and promoting informed decision-making.

Medical - Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

US Army
12.2016 - 02.2020
  • Provided comprehensive care for 6-8 patients per shift, while supervising an LPN. Skilled in monitoring heart rhythms, EKG interpretation, central line management, wound care and titration of cardiac medications.
  • Assessed patient conditions, evaluated response to treatment and identified cardiac complications. Collaborated with the multi-disciplinary care team to promote efficient and safe patient care.
  • Served as Charge Nurse supervising 6-8 healthcare professionals. Efficiently coordinated ancillary care for 18+ patients across multi-departments by optimizing workflow and reducing patient care delays by 15 percent.
  • Implemented monthly skills training for approximately 40 staff members accounting for 1,200 hours of nursing education and clinical skills training.
  • Trained unit staff through mock code simulations and drills, ensuring 100 percent annual compliance and unit readiness.

Education

OB/GYN Nursing

US Army- OB/GYN Nursing Course
Fort Hood, TX
06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Military College of Vermont - Norwich University
Northfield, VT
05.2016

Skills

  • Clinical Competency Trainer
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Childbirth Education Instructor
  • Emergency Response
  • Perioperative Care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination

Certification

Registered Nursing License

Michigan Board of Nursing, expires July 2027


Registered Nurse Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics Nursing

National Certification Corporation, expires March 2028


Basic Life Support

American Red Cross, expires October 2026


Advanced Life Support

American Red Cross, expires November 2025


Intermediate Fetal Monitoring

AWHONN, expires May 2027


Advanced Fetal Monitoring

AWHONN, expires June 2026


Neonatal Resuscitation Program

American Academy of Pediatrics, expires July 2026


STABLE

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, expires March 2026

Timeline

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

US Army
07.2020 - Current

Medical - Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

US Army
12.2016 - 02.2020

OB/GYN Nursing

US Army- OB/GYN Nursing Course

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Military College of Vermont - Norwich University

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