Joni Kline
Zanesville,IN
Summary
Experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse skilled in critical care and patient education. Proven leadership and management of high-risk pregnancies and postpartum complications, promoting collaboration within interdisciplinary teams. Delivered advanced fetal monitoring and support to new mothers, driving positive health outcomes for families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct OB Clinical Instructor
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, Indiana
12.2025 - Current
- Mentored aspiring nurses in clinical skills and professional behaviors, fostering their development and readiness for nursing practice.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions, enhancing their learning and identifying areas for improvement.
- Organized clinical rotations, facilitating practical experience for students and bridging theory with real-world nursing practice.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with faculty to align course objectives with accreditation standards.
- Monitored student attendance records to ensure compliance with university regulations.
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital Randallia
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care to postpartum patients and families, enhancing healing environment and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team promptly, ensuring timely interventions.
- Instructed new mothers on breastfeeding and infant care techniques to enhance maternal confidence and infant well-being.
- Assisted in developing individualized patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient support.
- Facilitated discharge planning, connecting families with community resources.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on postpartum protocols, promoting adherence to patient care standards and improving team readiness.
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Identified complications from pregnancy or delivery, facilitating prompt intervention and improving patient outcomes.
- Conducted physical examinations and assessed vital signs for postpartum and labor patients to ensure timely identification of health concerns.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions to ensure proper healing.
- Educated mothers on care and recovery post-delivery, enhancing their understanding of postpartum health.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to promote optimal health outcomes for mother and baby.
- Supported mentorship and training initiatives for nursing students and new hires.
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2016 - 06.2024
- Gained extensive experience managing delivery processes, focusing on patient positioning, breathing techniques, medication administration, and team communication to support effective labor management.
- Delivered meticulous postpartum nursing care to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
- Provided tailored education to newborns and mothers, enhancing understanding of care practices.
- Provided independent education to help patients identify physical and emotional symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Coordinated collaborative care with physicians and support staff, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive management during labor and postpartum periods.
- Established IV access to enhance patient treatment options. and inserted indwelling foley catheters and performed straight catheterization.
- Acquired expertise in cervical examination techniques to improve patient assessment accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, IN06-2016
Skills
- Critical care expertise
- Clinical judgment
- Labor support
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Gestational diabetes management
- Preterm labor management
- Advanced fetal monitoring
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Lactation education
- Time management
- Communication and collaboration
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), IN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Timeline
Adjunct OB Clinical Instructor
University of Saint Francis
12.2025 - Current
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Hospital Randallia
06.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum Registered Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College