Katie Kubiak
Lees Summit,MO
Summary
Licensed professional Delivery Nurse achieves positive patient and unit outcomes while demonstrating commitment to nursing excellence. 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Luke's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Initiated fetal monitoring, interpreted fetal heart patterns on tracings, determined frequency, duration, strength of contractions.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, intrauterine growth restriction, diabetes.
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing cesarean sections.
- Performed sterile vaginal exams.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Lees Summit R7 School District
08.2023 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Instructed and observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push athletes to next level.
- Spotted athletes during tumbling exercises to avoid injuries.
- Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cox Health Systems- South
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered empathetic nursing care to patients during labor, antepartum, postpartum, and provided support for newborn care
- Initiated fetal monitoring, interpreted fetal heart patterns on tracings, determined frequency, duration, strength of contractions.
- Responsibilities include working alongside the physician during treatment, examination, procedures, and delivery
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient’s vital signs
- Monitored fetal heart rate and contraction pattern for any abnormalities and communicated to the physician on duty
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing cesarean sections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Assistant General Manager
Bryan Properties
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, United States12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, Missouri 05.2022
Skills
- Triaging patient concerns
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Lab Result Interpretation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- High-Risk Obstetrics
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Newborn Care
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NRP certified
Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Missouri. License number #2022027963
- BLS Certified 2017-2024
- NRP Certified 2022-2024
- ACLS Certified 2022
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Organ Donation for Undergraduate Nursing Student Training - 2021
Additional Information
- National Honor Society December 2017-2022
- Missouri State Honor Society Chapter 2018-2020
- Missouri State Honor Society Chapter Secretary
- Member of the Missouri State Cheerleading team
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Saint Luke's Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Lees Summit R7 School District
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cox Health Systems- South
05.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital - Springfield
03.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant General Manager
Bryan Properties
05.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
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