Katherine Whisenhunt
Fresno,CA
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Nurse Supervisor in labor a delivery known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, staff support, and healthcare administration. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
CRMC
Fresno, California
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings with physicians and other health care professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
- Monitored and supervised clinical staff to ensure quality of care is met in accordance with established standards.
- Provided guidance and mentorship for new nurses on unit-specific policies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians during rounds, advised each on condition of patients and coordinated necessary diagnostic assessments to accomplish patient care goals.
- Conducted performance evaluations of staff members in order to provide feedback on their job performance.
- Memorized and responded to crises codes.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
CRMC
Fresno, California
07.2014 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
CRMC
Fresno, California
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2012
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Electronic health record
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Staff training
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
- Team leadership
- Patient safety
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support for health care providers
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- CEFM
- ALS OB
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
CRMC
03.2020 - Current
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
CRMC
07.2018 - 03.2020
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
CRMC
07.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University, Fresno