Katie Elkan
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with five years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventhealth
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
- Enhanced communication between departments by establishing clear reporting structures for efficient information sharing.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for resources needed to maintain quality patient care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assistant Manager
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
General Manager
Panera Bread
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
02.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for resources needed to maintain quality patient care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialties, coordinating consults and referrals as needed to ensure comprehensive care planning.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs and ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by consistently enforcing infection control measures, maintaining equipment in proper working order, and ensuring emergency preparedness plans were up-to-date and wellpracticed.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
Education
Masters Of Science - Palliative Care Nursing
University Baltimore Maryland
Baltimore MarylandBachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS02.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventhealth
04.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2010 - 01.2015
General Manager
Panera Bread
01.2007 - 06.2010
Masters Of Science - Palliative Care Nursing
University Baltimore Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University