ERIN KAAD
Recent OHSU nursing graduate and compassionate patient advocate with five years of experience as a state-certified THW Birth Doula supporting 50+ families through trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Brings 10+ years of experience in education and 5 years in business, with strengths in communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving, and culturally responsive practices. Seeking an entry-level nursing role where she can continue to grow clinically, contribute to a collaborative team, and make a meaningful impact on patient and family outcomes.
Work History
Owner & State Certified Doula
4 Years 6 Months- Independent contractor with Providence and Legacy Health collaborating with nurses, physicians, lactation consultants, social workers, & peer support
- Supported 50 births for medicaid & private pay clients with a goal to improve birth experiences for all & decrease health disparities for vulnerable populations
- Provided emotional, physical & informational support through perinatal period
- Home-based prenatal education & postpartum care
- Supported basic chestfeeding/lactation needs
Teacher
14 Years- Designed culturally-relevant, differentiated instruction using the Common Core Standards
- Assessed progress using summative & formative assessments
- Communicated with families through conferences, phone calls, emails & reports
- Collaborated with interprofessional staff for student services (SUN, IRCO, translators)
- Served on the ELD Planning Committee & building Professional Learning Committee
- Supervised a student teacher pursuing an ESOL endorsement
- Navigated language barriers and cultural differences while living abroad, strengthening emotional intelligence and communication skills
Operations Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised & trained 30+ employees while coordinating 500+ person events
- Oversaw marketing, managed social media, maintained website & processed payroll
Education
Accelerated BSN Candidate
Master of Arts - Teaching
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Skills
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (782+ hours) Portland
Independent Practicum Mother Baby Unit, Providence St. Vincent (projected 260 hours)
- Will advance in clinical judgment & clinical independence
Population Health, Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Kiwanis Camp (160 hours)
- Provided 1:1 care and companionship to camper with disabilities and small group including ADLs, medication timing, & behavior deescalation
- Promoted autonomy, dignity, safety and meaningful participation through disability inclusive strategies such as adjusting sensory input and wait time
- Presented project to faculty on Disability-Inclusive Education and Partnerships
Pediatrics, Doernbecher, OHSU (115 hours)
- Supported medically complex children with chest tubes, tissue expanders, failure to thrive, appendicitis, cardiac abnormalities, & domestic violence concerns
- Collaborated with pediatrician / PT / OT / counselors / surgeon and more
- Adapted therapeutic communication & care to age and development
Labor & Delivery, Perinatal Neonatal Care Unit, & Lactation Shadow, OHSU (115 hours)
- Supported antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care including maternal and fetal monitoring, fundal & bleeding assessments, cesarean births & epidurals
- Assisted with newborn care and assessment such as transcutaneous bilirubin screening, measurements, circumcision aftercare, and monitoring of conditions including HDN
Medical & Surgical Oncology, Providence Portland Medical Center (132 hours)
- Cared for patients with range of cancers and chronic conditions (CKD, CAD, COPD, osteoarthritic, hypothyroidism, hypertension, dementia, diabetes)
- Completed wound care, fall prevention, infection control (neutropenic precautions), glucose testing, G-tube meds, NG nutrition, ostomy care, & drain care
Certification
OR State Traditional Health Worker Doula, OR #106651, 2022-2028
Basic Life Support, OR E# 265416586393, 10/2025-10/2027
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & VOLUNTEER WORK
- Stop the Bleed
- Pride Health Fair Volunteer
- Basic Life Support CPR & AED
- Spinning Babies
- Team Birth
- Acorn Suicide Prevention
- Gender Affirming Birth Work
- Medical Chaperone
- Basics of Lactation LER
- Trauma Informed Care
- Cultural Competency & Humility
- Taiwan Student Exchange
- Sustainability Committee PTA
- Neighborhood Clean Up
- OR Battle of the Books Coach