Julianna Kriss
Sparrows Point,MD
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a background in labor and delivery at UMMC - St Joseph's Medical Center, showcasing exceptional skills in neonatal resuscitation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care outcomes and providing culturally-sensitive support to families. Excelled in utilizing EHR best practices and leading quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ummc - St Joseph's Medical Center
Towson, MD
06.2019 - Current
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes, coordinated discharge planning, including follow-up appointments and home care instructions.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Provided newborn care services to families, including feeding, bathing and changing diapers.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for neonates and their families.
- Assisted in neonatal resuscitation and stabilization procedures during emergencies.
- Provided specialized nursing care for neonates with critical health conditions in a Level III NICU.
- Cared for neonates immediately after birth, providing necessary resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Provided telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice.
Clinical Nurse Intern-Labor & Delivery
Ummc - St Joseph's Medical Center
Towson, MD
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted with the daily care of newborns, including changing diapers, bathing, and dressing.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns in labor and delivery units.
- Educated families on infant safety measures such as SIDS prevention techniques and car seat installation instructions.
- Provided care for newborns, including assessment of vital signs, physical examinations and administration of medications.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hood College
Frederick, MD05-2019
Nursing Prerequisites
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MDSkills
- IV management
- Health screening
- Vaccine administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge coordination
- Lab result interpretation
- Coordinating referrals
- Setting up referrals
- Care planning
- Patient care planning
- Newborn care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Breastfeeding support
- Clinical documentation
- EHR best practices
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- BLS-certified
- EFM certified
- NRP-certified
- RN License #: R238685
EMR experience
- Epic
- Centricity
- Pericalm
- Meditech
Leadership Roles
- Charge
- Triage
- NAAN (Newborn Admission Assessment Nurse)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ummc - St Joseph's Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse Intern-Labor & Delivery
Ummc - St Joseph's Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hood College
Nursing Prerequisites
Harford Community College