Kami Busch
Vernal,UT
Summary
Compassionate, seasoned L&D and NICU nurse with extensive experience at Ashley Regional Medical Center, excelling in rapid triage abilities, labor support, high-risk obstetrics, postpartum care. Skilled in electronic fetal monitoring and fostering maternal-infant bonding, ensuring a supportive environment for families during critical moments.
High-performing neonatal nurse with expertise in Level II nursery management, specialized in convalescent care, feeding progression, and pre-transport stabilization of vulnerable newborns.
Certified lactation counselor, experienced in guiding families through the transition from hospital care to successful feeding at home, specializing in correcting latch mechanics and optimizing milk transfer for premature and convalescent neonates. Experienced with providing compassionate postpartum care to new mothers and newborns. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high-quality care in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ashley Regional Medical Center
Vernal, UT
11.2017 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Optimized NICU environment to promote developmentally appropriate care for premature infants.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between hospitalization levels by coordinating discharge planning with social workers, case managers, and other team members involved in post-NICU patient care.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current with latest neonatal care practices and technologies.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and ongoing assessment data for medical records continuity .
- Supported breastfeeding mothers with resources and guidance, enhancing neonatal nutrition.
- Reduced complications in newborns by closely monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
- Reduced incidence of complications in high-risk neonates by closely monitoring vital signs and responding swiftly.
- Educated parents on infant care techniques, empowering them to confidently care for their newborns at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.2025
Skills
- Labor Support
- Induction management
- Preeclampsia management
- Preterm Labor Management
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Gestational diabetes management
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Caesarean section assistance
- Postpartum hemorrhage control
- Pregnancy loss support
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Postpartum care
- Lactation support
- Neonatal resuscitation
- CPR certification
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
RNC-OB
Certified Lactation Counselor
NRP Instructor
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ashley Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University