Kate Duecker
Upland,IN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, mother-baby unit procedures and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
IU Health Ball Memorial
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered culturally sensitive care by considering diverse backgrounds, beliefs and values when interacting with patients and families.
- Assessed patients' conditions and implemented appropriate nursing interventions for the mother-baby unit, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding, diapering, bathing, and safe sleep practices to facilitate a smooth transition home.
OB Flex Registered Nurse
Parkview Health
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Cared for antepartum, labor and post-partum patients on 3 different OB units based off of patient census.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Marion General Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented a successful solution to signing up for call shifts by creating, managing and sending out a call schedule every 6 weeks.
- Made patient assignments and utilized problem-solving skills as charge nurse of a fast-paced LDRP unit.
RN, Outpatient Surgery (PRN)
IU Health Blackford Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Provided nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Biblical Literature
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2010
Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Critical thinking, leadership and multitasking skills
- Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Proficient in Meditech, OBIX, Cerner, EPIC, Excel
Timeline
Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
IU Health Ball Memorial
05.2023 - Current
OB Flex Registered Nurse
Parkview Health
12.2022 - 05.2023
RN, Outpatient Surgery (PRN)
IU Health Blackford Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Marion General Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Biblical Literature
Indiana Wesleyan University
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