Erika Urban
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional adept at assessment of needs, coordinating care and specific community-based resources. Experienced in creating educational materials and programs that adapt to evolving needs. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with a passion for health promotion among underserved populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Midwife
River Valley Birth Center
12.2013 - 06.2024
- Developed an accredited and licensed healthcare facility to increase access to evidence-based maternity care options.
- Coordinated and provided supportive and stabilizing services as Essential Community Provider after assessing and identifying needs.
- Planned, developed and updated health service policies and procedures to promote safe and effective patient care.
- Evaluated the success of implemented programs, utilizing findings to guide future efforts in improving maternal-fetal outcomes in underserved populations.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, external agencies, health organizations, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care across multiple settings.
- Established staff education on best practices in quality management, strengthening overall organizational performance.
- Developed learning materials for patients and staff, evaluating data sources to optimize the learning experience.
- Created and implemented patient education program delivered in multiple formats to include in-person classes or workshops, asynchronous eLearning, and synchronous virtual education while adjusting format based on patient needs and public health guidelines.
- Collaborated with external community organizations and agencies to enhance services for patients through appropriate referrals and resources.
Midwife
Urban Birth
10.2008 - 12.2013
- Provided care during prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods with high patient satisfaction rates.
- Developed comprehensive pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn education with a primary objective of patient informed consent and shared decision making.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping practices and adherence to professional standards of care.
- Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement, assessing community and individualized needs, and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
Education
Certificate - Executive Healthcare Leadership
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY12.2018
Certificate - Healthcare Change Leadership
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2011
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Program Development
- Project Management
- Needs Assessment
- Quality Measurement and Improvement
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Adaptive Learning
- Course Development
Certification
- Minnesota Licensed Midwife - 2010-current
- Certified Professional Midwife - 2009-current
Timeline
Owner/Midwife
River Valley Birth Center
12.2013 - 06.2024
Midwife
Urban Birth
10.2008 - 12.2013
Certificate - Executive Healthcare Leadership
Cornell University
Certificate - Healthcare Change Leadership
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies
Washington State University
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