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Kat Boudreaux

Yakima,WA

Summary

Seasoned labor & delivery nurse turned Certified Nurse Midwife. Proficient in providing compassionate, individual-centered care with an emphasis on informed consent and refusal. Highly skilled in communication and practice with a trauma-informed approach. Passionate about providing supportive, healing healthcare to marginalized individuals/communities through the lens of an intersectional anti-oppressive framework.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

NuWest Group
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct care to birthing person and baby during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods; initiated appropriate interventions as necessary; circulated cesarean sections and other operative procedures
  • Assessed learning needs and provided education to patient and family about labor process, pain management, safety, infant care, breastfeeding, etc.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
  • Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
  • Attended to both emotional and physical needs of patients and families before, during, and after labor process
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout labor and delivery process.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
05.2017 - 06.2023

Certified Nurse Midwife Student

Minnesota Birth Center, Northfield Hospital, UMMC
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided high quality, family-oriented care to patients through all stages of pregnancy and labor; caught 40 newborns in both hospital and birth center settings, underwater and on land
  • Explained preparation and anticipated effects of such procedures as routine pelvic exams, including Pap smears and IUD placement to keep patients educated and informed
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social well-being to inform personalized treatment plans during prenatal visits.
  • Provided routine primary care and well visits to promote optimal health across lifespan, from menarche to menopause
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care for low-risk pregnancies.
  • Facilitated informed decision-making among patients by providing evidence-based information on available birthing options and interventions.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients through empathetic listening, open communication, and shared decision-making processes during their healthcare journey.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Core Medical Group
12.2016 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

St. David's Women's Center Of Texas
09.2015 - 10.2016

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton College
Northfield, MN
06.2011

Skills

    • Certified Lactation Educator
    • DONA trained doula
    • Neonatal Resuscitation
    • Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
    • Antepartum care
    • Intrapartum Care
    • Postpartum Care
      • Obstetric Emergency Response
      • Active Listening
      • Cultural Humility
      • Flexible and Adaptable
      • Patient education
      • Emotional Support

Affiliations

  • American College of Nurse-Midwives
  • American Nurses Association
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing
  • Association for Size Diversity and Health

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

NuWest Group
11.2023 - 04.2024

Certified Nurse Midwife Student

Minnesota Birth Center, Northfield Hospital, UMMC
04.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
05.2017 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Core Medical Group
12.2016 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

St. David's Women's Center Of Texas
09.2015 - 10.2016

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

Frontier Nursing University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton College

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