Kathleen Rinallo
Woodway,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience providing exceptional care through every stage of childbirth. Known for remaining calm and confident in high-pressure situations, while offering empathetic, patient-centered support to mothers, newborns, and families. Experienced in managing all stages of childbirth—from triage and active labor to recovery and postpartum—while providing calm, compassionate support to patients and families during one of life's most critical moments. Skilled in both routine and high-risk vaginal and cesarean deliveries with deep commitment to safety, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Fetal monitoring interpretation.
- High-risk pregnancy management (pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, VBACs).
- Natural and medicated labors.
- Emergency response (shoulder dystocia, hemorrhage, cord prolapse).
- Cesarean and post-op recovery.
- Patient education and advocacy.
- Mentorship and precepting of new nurses.
- 11 years of charge nurse experience.
- Catching babies and floating to Level 2 NICU.
- Scrub and assist physicians in cesarean sections.
- Make delivery tables and tech vaginal deliveries
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Answered patient call lights to determine patients' needs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Inserted intravenous catheters.
- Inserted urinary catheters while maintaining sterile technique.
- Administered newborn baths.
- Assisted with unit clerk duties.
Medical Receptionist
Harold B Hamilton Neurosurgery
Waco , TX
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or administrative staff.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05-2013
Skills
- Fetal monitoring techniques
- Management of high-risk pregnancies
- Triage (20 weeks gestation - 6 weeks PP)
- Emergency medical response
- Patient education
- Cesarean section recovery support
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Charge nurse functions
- Advocacy for patients' needs
- Clinical documentation practices
- Preceptor training experience
- Interdisciplinary communication skills
- Effective time management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP)
- Postpartum care
Additional
- Fluent in Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2013 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Ascension Providence Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2013
Medical Receptionist
Harold B Hamilton Neurosurgery
05.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
McLennan Community College
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