Holly Klemm
Erie,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities. Focused on continuously advancing expertise while driving innovation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Magee Women’s Specialty
Erie, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Ensure continuity of care for high-risk pregnancies through early detection of complications or anomalies via regular ultrasound screenings and diagnostic tests.
- Boost patient confidence in their ability to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery by addressing concerns and providing reliable information throughout their healthcare journey.
- Support women's overall health by performing routine gynecological exams including Pap smears, breast examinations, STD testing, and contraceptive counseling.
- Streamline workflow for medical staff by maintaining accurate electronic health records and updating relevant documentation.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning by staying up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practices in obstetrics and gynecology nursing.
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication by collaborating closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in managing the care of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
- Collaborate with social work and labor doulas to secure appropriate resources for patients facing challenges such as financial constraints or transportation barriers to care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participate in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administer medications and vaccinations safely, according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Women's Wellness And Gynecology, LLC
Erie, PA
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Conferred with physician and physician assistant to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches for conditions such as vaginal/vulvar issues, sexually transmitted infections, menorrhagia, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, cancer (cervical, endometrial, ovarian, breast)
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts using NextGen Office EHR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Erie Women's Health Partners
Erie, PA
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Conferred with physician and physician assistant to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches for conditions such as vaginal/vulvar issues, sexually transmitted infections, menorrhagia, PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, cancer (cervical, endometrial, ovarian, breast).
- Documented patient information concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Conducted initial obstetric intake interviews, ordered initial prenatal labs and provided pregnancy education.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided services for low-income, obstetric patients through Healthy Beginnings Plus program.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including non-stress test, colposcopy and endometrial biopsy procedures.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Saint Vincent Health Center
Erie, PA
10.2007 - 03.2011
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor, and supported physicians with both planned and unplanned Cesarean section procedures.
- Monitored fetal heart tracing, documented and applied interventions as needed.
- Obtained IV access on new patients, obtained lab work and inserted Foley catheters per protocols.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Monitored epidural pain management during labor and birth.
- Assisted physicians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Saint Vincent Health Center
Erie, PA
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Oncology, Urology and Inpatient Rehab float pool assignments.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations and bedside procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing. Trained to access IV, PICC and Mediport sites.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Education
Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05.2007
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Strong IV and Blood Draw Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Magee Women’s Specialty
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Women's Wellness And Gynecology, LLC
05.2015 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Erie Women's Health Partners
08.2010 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery
Saint Vincent Health Center
10.2007 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
Saint Vincent Health Center
06.2007 - 10.2007
Early Childhood Education/ Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercyhurst University