Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kati Fitzwater

Beckley,WV

Summary

Labor & Delivery experience throughout multiple Hospitals in WV. Trained by numerous physicians. Former Charge Nurse with vast responsibilities on floor. Transitioned to School Nurse and received Certification in School Nursing through Bluefield State College. Passionate about the field of Nursing and training and educating.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Register Nurse

Dr. Patton OB/Gyn
2022.08 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitor pregnant patients via fetal monitoring. Perform OB/Gyn duties.

School Nurse

Raleigh County Board Of Education/ School Health
2017.08 - 2022.08
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
  • Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Certified CPR instructor

Registered Nurse

Raleigh General Hospital Labor And Delivery
2014.03 - 2017.08

Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby, Postpartum care. NRP certified.

ACLS certified.

Attendend deliveries, ceserean sections, bereavement care.

Breastfeeding educator.

  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse

Princeton Community Hospital
2013.08 - 2014.03
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

St. Mary’s Medical Center
2012.07 - 2013.06
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Thomas Memorial Hospital
2002.05 - 2012.07
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Charge Nurse
  • Taught Childbirth education classes
  • Preceptor for new RN's/staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2002

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Prenatal Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Assessments
  • Team Coordination

Certification

Certification in School Nursing

Certified Childbirth Educator

NRP certified

ACLS certified

CPR certified -current

Certified CPR instructor

Timeline

Register Nurse

Dr. Patton OB/Gyn
2022.08 - Current

School Nurse

Raleigh County Board Of Education/ School Health
2017.08 - 2022.08

Registered Nurse

Raleigh General Hospital Labor And Delivery
2014.03 - 2017.08

Registered Nurse

Princeton Community Hospital
2013.08 - 2014.03

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

St. Mary’s Medical Center
2012.07 - 2013.06

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Thomas Memorial Hospital
2002.05 - 2012.07

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University

Certification in School Nursing

Certified Childbirth Educator

NRP certified

ACLS certified

CPR certified -current

Certified CPR instructor

Kati Fitzwater