Katherine 'Kat' Davis
Mondovi
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mayo Clinic Health System, excelling in emergency resuscitation and patient assessment. Proven ability to coordinate care and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for implementing best practices in labor and delivery, enhancing patient outcomes through skilled clinical documentation and compassionate support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic Health System
Red Wing
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
- Performed emergency resuscitation measures such as neonatal resuscitation
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Floated to Med Surg departments and ED to assist with patient cares in those areas
Registered Nurse-Operating Room Circulator
Mayo Clinic Health System
Menomonie
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Circulating nurse in the operating room responsible for accurately documenting in EMR
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Skill in safe operations of equipment and machinery used in the OR
- Knowledge and application of principles of aseptic technique
- Effectively communicates with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure safe care and continuity of care
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic Health System
Menomonie
10.2007 - 12.2022
- Critical access hospital staff nurse skilled in phone triage, in-person triage, labor, delivery, emergency and scheduled cesarean section prep and post PACU recovery, present in OR for delivery and set up, postpartum and newborn care, breastfeeding assistance, and follow up care for newborns and postpartum moms
- Preceptor for CVTC nursing 4th semester students to assist with transition before graduation, as well as preceptor for new hires
- Charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing immediate staffing needs, RN assignments, and coordination of patient care needs by communicating within the region and with House Supervision
- Float: Cross trained to Eau Claire and Barron OB units; reginal floating at Menomonie ED and Med Surg, and Barron Med Surg
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12-2006
Skills
- Emergency resuscitation
- Patient assessment
- Aseptic technique
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- RNC in Inpatient Obstetrics (2010-present)
- NRP (current)
- BLS (current)
- Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota and State of Wisconsin (current for both)
- Stable (current)
- Certified Lactation Counselor (2008-2024)
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor (2017-2021)
Affiliations
- Breastfeeding class instructor for 10+ years
- Breastfeeding committee: worked to track breastfeeding statistics for 12+ years that helped direct teaching for breastfeeding as well as present information to apply for approval to receive more CLC training for individuals in our department.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Operating Room Circulator
Mayo Clinic Health System
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2007 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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