Karissa Bartholomew, RN
Summary
Experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse seeking to transition into a Mother–Baby role, bringing strong clinical skills in maternal recovery, newborn care, and patient education. Passionate about women’s health and supporting mothers through the postpartum period while promoting safety, healing, and family-centered care. Known for clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and confidence in developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Frisco
Frisco, TX
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided comprehensive maternal care for high risk patients from admission through immediate postpartum recovery, including assessment of uterine tone, lochia, pain, and vital signs. Frequently floated to mother baby and provided postpartum care.
- Performed newborn assessments, monitored thermoregulation, feeding tolerance, medication administration, and supported early skin to skin bonding. Assisted with breastfeeding initiation and provided lactation education.
- Monitored for and responded to postpartum complications including hemorrhage, hypertension, and infection.
- Educated patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and warning signs prior to transfer or discharge. ons and promoted family centered care.
- Documented patient care accurately in EMR while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Corpus Chrisit Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management including oral and IV medications.
- Assessed abdominal incisions and dressings for bleeding, drainage, and signs of infection. Educated patients on cesarean recovery, incision care, activity restrictions, and signs of complications.
- Managed Foley catheters, intake/output, and early ambulation following cesarean delivery.
- Managed patients with preeclampsia and gestational hypertension in the intrapartum and postpartum periods. Administered and titrated magnesium sulfate infusions per protocol, including loading and maintenance doses. Monitored for magnesium toxicity through frequent assessment of reflexes, respiratory status, urine output, and serum magnesium levels.
- Accurately quantified blood loss and documented ongoing assessments during hemorrhagic events. Maintained calm, organized response during obstetric emergencies while providing emotional support to patients and families.
- Initiated and monitored blood product transfusions in accordance with hospital policy and transfusion protocols.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Weatherford College
Bridgeport, TX12-2019
High School Diploma -
Alvord High School
Alvord, TX05-2017
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP Advanced
- AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring
- Physiologic birth
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texas Health Frisco
02.2022 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Corpus Chrisit Medical Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Weatherford College
High School Diploma -
Alvord High School