Jordyn Shields Kalemba
Highland,IN
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in labor and delivery, providing comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while delivering compassionate, family-centered education and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Hospital-Labor and Delivery
Crown Point, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Provided expert care in labor and delivery, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns.
- Assessed fetal well-being through electronic monitoring and intervened promptly.
- Implemented and monitored individualized patient care and birth plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and engagement.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care.
- Maintained a sterile operating room environment while supporting laboring mothers during procedures.
- Documented patient progress via Epic for laboring patients and those requiring surgical intervention.
- Educated families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care practices, empowering them for successful transitions home.
- Conducted prenatal assessments and participated in educational sessions for expectant mothers.
Clinical Pediatric Nurse
Powers Health
Munster, IN
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Treated 30+ pediatric patients daily in fast-paced clinic, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients, including physicals and immunizations.
- Educated parents on home care practices and coordinated follow-up appointments to enhance patient recovery.
- Triaged parent inquiries, providing timely advice based on urgency.
- Performed point-of-care tests and documented lab results accurately.
- Managed office duties, including answering multiple lines and completing insurance forms, to streamline clinic operations.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA standards in all documentation and interactions.
Registered Nurse Intern
Community Hospital-Labor and Delivery
Munster, IN
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions under preceptor guidance.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities, communicating findings to physician promptly.
- Modified patient treatment plans based on ongoing assessments and changes in patient conditions, enhancing care personalization.
- Provided pre-operative and intra-operative care for patients undergoing cesarean sections.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs and conditions, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to treatment.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination, and surgical procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Northwest Health-Porter
Valparaiso, IN
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised patients with diminished capacity, monitoring safety hazards proactively.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Bathed and groomed patients, maintained cleanliness and comfort to support overall well-being.
- Supported nurses with tasks such as IV management, catheter care, and telemetry monitoring.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to execute treatment plans effectively.
- Adhered to safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory, ensuring availability of critical resources for patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN01-2022
Nursing Capstone -
Community Hospital Medical Surgical Unit 6 West
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Geology and Anthropology
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN01-2017
General Studies -
Lake Central High School
Saint John, IN01-2011
Skills
- Intrapartum care
- Antepartum care
- Postpartum care
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Labor support
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- C-section preparation
- Epidural administration
- Epidural assistance
- Induction of labor
- Gestational diabetes management
- Preterm labor management
- Preeclampsia management
- Hemorrhage management
- Obstetric emergencies
- Oxytocin administration
- Infant monitoring
- Newborn care
- Umbilical cord care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Catheter insertion
- IV insertion
- Emergency management
- Strep protocol
- Birth coaching
- Breastfeeding support
- Patient instruction
- Family support strategies
- Team collaboration
- EMR management
- EPIC documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Emotional intelligence
- Epidural administration
- Emergency management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Indiana Board of Nursing, 05/23, 28280987A, compact licensure
- Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Illinois, 05/25, 041.593591
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- NRP Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
Timeline
Clinical Pediatric Nurse
Powers Health
03.2025 - 02.2026
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Franciscan Alliance Hospital-Labor and Delivery
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Intern
Community Hospital-Labor and Delivery
05.2022 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant
Northwest Health-Porter
10.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Northwest
Nursing Capstone -
Community Hospital Medical Surgical Unit 6 West
Bachelor of Arts - Geology and Anthropology
Indiana University Northwest
General Studies -
Lake Central High School