Kari Geraghty
Dickson ,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, team leadership and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with labor and delivery (LDRP) specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (LDRP)
Stability Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the obstetrics department.
- Assisted physicians with deliveries, resulting in successful and safe childbirth experiences for mothers.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rates.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal education to expectant parents, ensuring they were well-informed about their pregnancy journey.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques, positions, and benefits for both baby and mom.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- 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.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Williamson Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Utilized electronic medical records systems to accurately document patient information and progress throughout the pregnancy continuum of care.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients'' families by involving them in decision-making processes related to the birth plan when appropriate.
- Developed targeted strategies for pain management during labor by utilizing a variety of non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods.
- Evaluated patient progress during labor, adjusting interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques, positions, and benefits for both baby and mom.
- Assisted physicians with deliveries, resulting in successful and safe childbirth experiences for mothers.
- Managed triage unit efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for patients presenting with pregnancy-related concerns.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (LDRP)
Cody Regional Health
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest College
Powell, WY05.2011
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient, March 2024
AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitor Instructor 2019-Present
Certification
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
S.T.A.B.L.E-Pre-transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants
BLS-Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support,
CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (LDRP)
Stability Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Williamson Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (LDRP)
Cody Regional Health
01.2015 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest College
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
S.T.A.B.L.E-Pre-transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants
BLS-Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support,
CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor
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