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Charlene Outinen

Rochester,NY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive ante-, peri- and postpartum patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High Risk Labor & Delivery Nurse, Senior RN Level II

University of Rochester Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for delivering patient care for laboring patients, including management of high- and low-risk pregnancies and patient comorbidities such as pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, and diabetes to promote safe, healthy births to over 200 families
  • Assisted physicians with cesarean sections and other surgical procedures to ensure successful deliveries.
  • Administered medications as prescribed for pain management, induction of labor, or augmentation of contractions.
  • Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and fetal heart rates.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students enrolled in maternity clinical rotations, fostering future generations of skilled healthcare providers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in obstetric nursing and improve the quality of care provided.
  • Performed neonatal assessments immediately after birth to evaluate the overall health of newborns.
  • Triage charge nurse trained, registered for Inpatient Obstetric Certification exam

Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse

Enhanced Staffing Solutions
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum periods.
  • Facilitated successful breastfeeding experiences by offering guidance on proper latch technique and positioning.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

Clinical Rotations and Capstone

03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Completion of 256 hours on medical/surgical, maternity/postpartum, pediatric, and psychiatric units under direct supervision of registered nurses
  • Completion of 112 hours on labor and delivery unit
  • Experience with pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management during labor, postpartum and newborn assessment, and patient education

Education

Master's - Nursing Education

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
08.2026

B.S. - Nursing

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
05.2022

Juris Doctor -

Boston College Law School
Boston, MA
05.2017

B.S. - Telecommunications

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2014

Skills

  • Acute care nursing in Labor & Delivery
  • Electronic fetal monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Patient education
  • Application of evidence-based practice
  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Vaginal delivery and Caesarean section assistance
  • Epidural assistance
  • Labor support
  • Antepartum care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support certification - American Heart Association, current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association, current
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification - Perinatal Quality Foundation and Inteleos

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse

Enhanced Staffing Solutions
07.2024 - Current

High Risk Labor & Delivery Nurse, Senior RN Level II

University of Rochester Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Rotations and Capstone

03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Basic Life Support certification - American Heart Association, current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association, current
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification - Perinatal Quality Foundation and Inteleos

Master's - Nursing Education

University of Rochester

B.S. - Nursing

University of Rochester

Juris Doctor -

Boston College Law School

B.S. - Telecommunications

University of Florida
Charlene Outinen