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Emma Kvaale

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Organized, efficient , detail-oriented OBGYN registered nurse, who is passionate about childbirth education and informed medical decision-making.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childbirth & Infant Care Educator

City Births
08.2022 - Current
  • Instruct expecting parents through childbirth preparatory class that focuses on physiological processes of labor and birth as well as possible hospital interventions.
  • Provide evidence-based information including current practices and advancements in obstetric care and hospital policies.
  • Teach hands-on coping mechanisms to use during labor.
  • Provide post-partum education including recovery, feeding, infant care and infant safety.

Antepartum Testing Unit- Float RN

Weill Cornell Medicine
06.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated fetal status of 40 to 50 high-risk antepartum mothers per day using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
  • Intervened as necessary to ensure healthy deliveries for both mother and fetus.
  • Assessed amniotic fluid index using ultrasound technology.

Gynecologic Oncology RN

Weill Cornell Medicine
02.2023 - Current
  • Triage patient inquiries regarding surgery, test results, plan of care, chemotherapy symptom management, emergent concerns requiring ED transfer, etc
  • Provide in-office patient care services such as administration of immunizations/injections, assistance with gynecologic office procedures and genetic counseling
  • Manage patients undergoing chemotherapy for gynecologic malignancies
  • Provide pre-op and post-op education for various gynecological procedures and surgeries
  • Developed the department's educational teaching decks for various chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens, which are used by providers when educating patients and obtaining informed consent
  • Spearheaded the start of post-op phone calls for the Gynecologic Oncology department and developed the assessment script
  • Member of Weill Cornell Medicine’s Nursing Practice Council, a group dedicated to improving nursing for both patients and providers through various projects and initiatives.

Registered Nurse

New York University
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Triaged patients by promptly evaluating women and their fetuses throughout various stages of pregnancy
  • Monitored and cared for antepartum patients with high-risk pregnancies and/or various post-partum complications
  • Assessed mother and fetus throughout labor process, including EFM monitoring and titrating of medications
  • Promoted positive birth experiences by maintaining mother’s comfort and empowering her to make educated decisions
  • Managed mother and baby during immediate hours post-partum and assessed for any complications
  • Acted as a circulator nurse in cesarean sections, cerclage placements/removals, and external cephalic versions.

Registered Nurse

New York University
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Cared for adults with heart failure, kidney failure, abnormal heart rhythms and transplants while monitoring continuous telemetry
  • Monitored adults with various comorbidities, oftentimes helping them recover from exacerbations of chronic illnesses
  • Provided 1:1 nursing for intensive care patients suffering from COVID-19, including the management of ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps and continuous renal replacement therapy.
  • Managed critical care devices such as Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs), pacemakers, CRRT, central lines and arterial lines
  • Titrated high-risk infusions such as vasopressors, sedatives, insulin and heparin. Also, administered blood products when indicated

Nurse Intern & Registered Nurse

Surgicare of Manhattan
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Gathered pre-operative data and collaborated with surgical and anesthesia teams on the patient’s plan of care
  • Assisted with preparation of operating rooms, equipment, patient’s operative site and ensured safe positioning
  • Acted as perioperative circulator, ensuring that sterile technique and safety were maintained while documenting on the OR Record
  • Prepared patients for transfer and facilitated efficient transition of care to PACU team
  • Assisted in PACU recovery by providing post-op education and applying necessary dressings/devices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

New York University
New York, NY
01.2019

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Dance Science -

Elon University
Elon, NC
05.2017

Certification

Registered Nurse License #766810

New York State Board of Nursing

Expires 05/31/2027


Registered Nurse License #220653

Connecticut State Board of Nursing

Expires 06/30/2025


Basic Life Support,

American Heart Association

Expires 07/2025


Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association

Expires 12/2024


Electronic Fetal Monitoring

National Certification Corporation

Expires 12/2024


Certified Breastfeeding Counselor

Prepared Childbirth Educators

Expires 01/2026

Timeline

Antepartum Testing Unit- Float RN

Weill Cornell Medicine
06.2024 - Current

Gynecologic Oncology RN

Weill Cornell Medicine
02.2023 - Current

Childbirth & Infant Care Educator

City Births
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

New York University
10.2020 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

New York University
08.2019 - 10.2020

Nurse Intern & Registered Nurse

Surgicare of Manhattan
01.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

New York University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Dance Science -

Elon University

Registered Nurse License #766810

New York State Board of Nursing

Expires 05/31/2027


Registered Nurse License #220653

Connecticut State Board of Nursing

Expires 06/30/2025


Basic Life Support,

American Heart Association

Expires 07/2025


Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association

Expires 12/2024


Electronic Fetal Monitoring

National Certification Corporation

Expires 12/2024


Certified Breastfeeding Counselor

Prepared Childbirth Educators

Expires 01/2026

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