Katherine Gray
TULARE,California
Summary
Accomplished Postpartum and Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Kaweah Health, specializing in maternal and newborn care. Expert in preeclampsia management and breastfeeding support, demonstrated through effective team leadership and fostering patient trust. Achieved significant outcomes in high-risk pregnancy management and emergency response.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health
Visalia, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
- Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
- Administered medications accurately and safely according to physician orders throughout the postpartum period.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills and empathy, fostering a trusting relationship between nurse and patient.
- worked as team Lead on the unit.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health
Visalia, CA
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Education
Biological And Physical Science, Nursing -
Porterville College
Porterville, CA06.2018
Skills
- Maternal Care
- Preeclampsia Management
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
- Newborn care
- Team lead
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health
07.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Kaweah Health
11.2018 - 07.2023
Biological And Physical Science, Nursing -
Porterville College