Karey Mackert
Morongo Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in labor and delivery at Desert Regional Medical Center. Expert in obstetric emergency response and electronic fetal heart rate interpretation. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance patient care, particularly for high-risk populations, while fostering a supportive environment for families. Perfers to work night shift.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - Current
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to patients in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying potential complications promptly.
- Educated families on childbirth processes and newborn care, fostering a supportive environment.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Nursing Instructor
Copper Mountain College
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented nursing curriculum aligned with industry standards.
- Facilitated hands-on clinical training for nursing students in diverse healthcare settings, for 6 years.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Mentored junior faculty on instructional techniques and best practices in nursing education.
- Worked as full time faculty for 2 years, in class and on-line theory instructing included.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
High Desert Medical Center
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain Community College
Joshua Tree, CA05-2007
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation, advanced
- Obstetric emergency response
- Triage nurse for over 15 years at a level one trauma center
- Member of the new maternal mental health team, including extensive work with opiate addicted mothers and their newborns
- Works closly and frequently with the level 3 NICU team for optimal newborn stabilization and care
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Copper Mountain College
08.2015 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
03.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
High Desert Medical Center
09.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain Community College