Katherine Andrews
Omaha,NE
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Obstetric Nurse with providing high quality healthcare to patients in Labor and Delivery as well as Post Partum. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Nebraska Medicine
06.2023 - Current
- Reduce complications during childbirth by closely monitoring both mother and baby's vital signs.
- Coordinate care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Provide education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Assist in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and update clinical supervisors with current information.
Step Down Critical Care
Nebraska Medicine
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients
- Maintained a high level of infection control practices, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infections within the step-down unit.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical units.
Patient Care Technician
Nebraska Medicine
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Tested patients for COVID-19 via nasopharyngeal swab, maintained environmental integrity ensuring all areas were safe and clean, prepared specimens for transport to the lab, trained in phlebotomy
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Medical assistant
The North Valley Breast Clinic
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission
- Assisted in ultrasound guided biopsies
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Clarkson College
04.2023
Skills
- Inpatient care
- Outpatient care
- Infection Control
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- BSN
- ACLS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Nebraska Medicine
06.2023 - Current
Step Down Critical Care
Nebraska Medicine
06.2021 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Nebraska Medicine
08.2020 - 06.2022
Medical assistant
The North Valley Breast Clinic
10.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Nursing -
Clarkson College
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