Heather Kriek
Davenport,FL
Summary
Experienced fertility nurse offering comprehensive and compassionate patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with dedication, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to improve patient experience. Detail oriented and resourceful, allowing for efficient coordination with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fertility Nurse
Kindbody
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment and provide excellent patient care
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their fertility journey
- Coordinate and develop timelines for different treatment types, such as In Vitro Fertilization, Embryo Transfers, Intrauterine Insemination and Timed Intercourse cycles.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients throughout their fertility journey.
- Provide fertility education on all cycle types, protocols, medication teaching, laboratory tests and diagnostic tests.
- Ensure all testing is accurate and up to date to meet FDA and CDC guidelines.
- Ensure all proper consents are signed prior to patients starting treatment
- Schedule appointments for follow ups, monitoring, labs, diagnostic testing and OR procedures.
- Maintained all cases logs required for documentation for all narcotics and procedures after each case
- Maintained monthly inventory of all medications and supplies required for anesthesia and code cart.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients progress during recovery.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform Non-Stress Tests closely monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movement and contractions.
- Assist with gynecological care, such as well woman exams and tests, IUD and Nexplanon insertion/removals.
- Triage all fertility and OB phone calls
Labor and Delivery Nurse
AdventHealth
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed complex high-risk pregnancies alongside obstetricians, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other specialists for optimal patient safety measures in a high-volume unit with 4,800 births a year.
- Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
- Assisted midwives and physicians during examination, treatment, delivery and surgical procedures.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and performed interventions as needed.
- Performed Non-Stress Tests monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movement or contractions in OB triage and on other units as needed
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Administered medications and recorded vital signs per policies and protocols and documented timely
- Provided pre/intra/post op care for patients undergoing external versions, cesareans, cerclages and d&c.
Charge RN
AdventHealth
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervised 15+ nursing staff on a 44-bed cardiovascular progressive care unit.
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Ensured safe care by making sure patients admitted to the unit were appropriate based on matrices and policies in place.
- Attended daily multi-disciplinary rounds, accompanying physicians and other specialists, to assist in coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.
- Understood, promoted and meet the cultural, spiritual and health needs of patients and families.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients conditions and treatment plans.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies by diligently monitoring documentation accuracy within the unit.
Cardiac Registered Nurse/Nursing Preceptor
AdventHealth
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Acted as a liaison between nursing staff, management, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring that patient care remained at the center of all decision-making processes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Delivered high-quality pre/post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided education and support to patients and families.
- Mentored and supported on-boarding process for new nursing staff in best practice for cardiac care, ensuring safe transitions into their roles and responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
05.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Case Management
- Phlebotomy
- Treatment implementation
- Obstetric Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License # RN9472453
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Fertility Nurse
Kindbody
02.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse
AdventHealth
09.2020 - 02.2022
Charge RN
AdventHealth
12.2019 - 09.2020
Cardiac Registered Nurse/Nursing Preceptor
AdventHealth
03.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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