Karen Pickering
Sonoma Valley Hospital
Napa,CA
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Provided expert triage and patient assessment in emergency labor and delivery, supporting high-risk perinatal care for diverse hospital settings.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
10 Years- Delivered triage and care for low and high acuity patients presenting to ED with diverse emergency medical conditions and injuries/trauma, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention
Shift Leader
12 Years 1 Month- Led night shift staffing and coordination of RNs in labor and delivery/OB unit, optimizing team efficiency
- Provided care for low and high risk OB patients, ensuring safety and positive outcomes
- Supervised and managed staffing for 6-bed NICU, maintaining high standards of neonatal care
Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored and cared for patients with high risk conditions in both labor and delivery and perinatal environments, ensuring comprehensive patient safety and support
Travel RN
7 Months- Provided all aspects of patient care in high risk labor and delivery and OB/perinatal settings, ensuring quality outcomes for diverse patient populations
Travel RN
7 Months- Delivered comprehensive care in labor and perinatal environment at tertiary center with approximately 700 deliveries per month, supporting high-volume patient needs
Travel RN
1 Year 8 Months- Provided care for patients with low and high risk pregnancies in 12-bed high risk labor and delivery and 10-bed perinatal units, ensuring safe labor and perinatal outcomes
Staff Midwife
2 Years 7 Months- Managed care for low and high risk pregnant patients in labor, antepartum, and postpartum settings, including performing spontaneous deliveries and well baby care
Staff Midwife
10 Months- Provided care for pregnant patients with low and high risk pregnancies in all OB areas, performing spontaneous deliveries and rotating to community clinic settings and home visits
Staff Midwife
8 Months- Gained experience in all areas of tertiary OB center, including labor, high risk antepartum, and postpartum settings, performing spontaneous deliveries and providing well baby care
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Delivered care and rehabilitation for middle and older adults in long term care setting, supporting recovery following surgery or medical conditions
Education
Associate's degree - Midwifery
UK only not practiced in US
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Critical Care Experience
Obstetric Emergency Management
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Toddler Care
Basic life support
EMR Systems
Fetal Monitoring
Nursing
Triage
Vital Signs
Infant Care
Patient assessment
Neonatal Intensive Care
Postpartum Care
Staff Supervision
Hospital Experience
Certification
- NRP Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sonoma Valley Hospital
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Shift Leader
Queen of the Valley Hospital
02.2006 - 03.2018Read More
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
09.2004 - 05.2006Read More
Travel RN
Med Staff
02.2004 - 09.2004Read More
Travel RN
Med Staff
07.2003 - 02.2004Read More
Travel RN
O’Grady Peyton International Savannah
10.2001 - 06.2003Read More
Staff Midwife
Northallerton Friarage Hospital NHS Trust
12.1998 - 07.2001Read More
Staff Midwife
Sunderland Royal Hospital
01.1998 - 11.1998Read More
Staff Midwife
South Cleveland Hospital
06.1997 - 02.1998Read More
Registered Nurse
Hartlepool General Hospital NHS Trust
06.1995 - 11.1995Read More
University of Teeside
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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University of Manchester
Associate's degree from Midwifery
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