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Heidi Koonce

Cedar Lake,IN

Summary

Highly qualified RN with broad experience in patient care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Labor and Delivery

Powers Health
Hobart, IN
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Ensured safety of both mother and baby before discharge from hospital.
  • Managed emergency situations requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, or intervention for mother or infant according to established protocols.
  • Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women, including preterm labor, hypertension, preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, and placental abruption.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient information including lab results, medication administration.
  • Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.

RN Clinician

Powers Health
Hobart, IN
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted orientation sessions for new nurses, providing guidance and support in their transition to the role of nurse educator.
  • Participated in committees responsible for reviewing curricula content and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Advised administrators on policy changes that would impact the quality of nursing education programs.
  • Developed and delivered educational programs for nursing staff on current clinical practices.

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point, IN
11.2015 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated nursing staff in the unit to ensure that all needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior nurses assigned to Labor and Delivery Unit.
  • Participated actively in hospital committees related to obstetrical services.
  • Provided direct patient care for labor and delivery patients, including antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on patient safety priorities.

RN - Labor and Delivery

St. Mary Medical Center
Hobart, IN
10.2007 - 11.2015
  • Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided emotional support to family members throughout labor process.
  • Ensured safety of both mother and baby before discharge from hospital.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of St. Francis
Fort Wayne, IN
05-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
05-2007

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Decision making
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical assessment
  • Problem resolution
  • Patient safety
  • Emergency response
  • Quality assurance

Certification

  • Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB)
  • Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)

Timeline

RN, Labor and Delivery

Powers Health
07.2024 - Current

RN Clinician

Powers Health
06.2023 - 07.2024

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Franciscan Health Crown Point
11.2015 - 06.2023

RN - Labor and Delivery

St. Mary Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of St. Francis

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana