Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kathleen Hayes

Beaumont

Summary

Registered nurse with 7 years of experience, specializing in maternal and newborn couplet care. Providing support and effectively educating new parents, enhancing their confidence in infant care. Proven ability to manage postpartum and medical surgical care, demonstrating strong leadership and compassionate communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
04.2021 - Current
  • Coordinating care for postpartum patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practice.
  • Maternal hypertension monitoring and prompt treatment.
  • Professional communication with Obstetricians and Pediatricians to enhance effective care of patients.
  • Postpartum hemorrhage prophylaxis and monitoring.
  • Managing patients recovering from cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and gynecological surgery.
  • Educating new patients on proper infant care techniques, including breastfeeding, bathing, swaddling, and safe sleeping recommendations.
  • Assisting lactation consultants in addressing breastfeeding challenges faced by new mothers, offering guidance on latch techniques and positioning.

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Christus St Elizabeth
Beaumont
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Monitoring patient recovery after surgical procedures and providing wound care.
  • Anticipated complications and responding quickly to emergencies or deteriorating conditions.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and safety standards.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
  • Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in clinical procedures and emergency response protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • Postpartum Care
  • Maternal hemorrhage care
  • Charge Nurse experience
  • Level III NICU care
  • Newborn Care
  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Maternal Hypertension Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medical Surgical-Trauma Care

Certification

  • Certified Breastfeeding Counselor-Prepared Childbirth Educators
  • NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program-American Academy of Pediatrics
  • S.T.A.B.L.E-Neonatal Education Program

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
04.2021 - Current

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Christus St Elizabeth
07.2018 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lamar University
Kathleen Hayes