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Katrina Dean

Lone Tree,CO

Summary

Patient-centered Labor & Delivery Nurse who desires to facilitate a healthy and stable birthing experience for families. Organized and knowledgeable RN/BSN experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing thorough assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with patients and the medical team to ensure high quality health care.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Owner of Grateful Gifts by KD

Self-employed
Lone Tree, CO
07.2020 - Current
  • My mission is Inspiring Gratitude for clients and gift recipients by creating thoughtful gift baskets supplied with local quality products.
  • I have enjoyed customizing over 1,200 Grateful Gifts for clients from large organizations to small businesses.

Stay-At-Home Mom

Family Members
Lone Tree, CO
12.1996 - 07.2020
  • Raised our two children.
  • Ran our household smoothly and efficiently.
  • Supported my husband and his career.
  • Enjoyed every moment!

RN/BSN Labor & Delivery Nurse

Walla Walla General Hospital
Walla Walla, WA
07.2001 - 09.2001
  • Re-oriented to mom/baby and labor/delivery. Due to not finding adequate child care and a family accident that needed my support, I resigned my position.

RN/BSN Labor & Delivery Nurse

Avista Hospital
Louisville, CO
04.1994 - 12.1996
  • Oriented and trained under a seasoned Labor & Delivery RN for 3 months then I worked nights for the first year on the LDRP unit at Avista Hospital.
  • Provided direct patient care of the mom and baby through labor and delivery of the infant to recovery and stabilization of both.
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions of high risk pregnancies of those with hyperemesis gravidarum, elevated blood pressures, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, placenta previa, and placenta abruption.
  • Assisted doctors during cesarean sections as the circulating nurse.
  • Provided emotional support to families during the loss of a miscarriage or stillbirth.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects. Started IV's and administered IV fluids and IV meds, as well.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures such as use of head suction and forceps assistance during delivery of the infant, and use of suction for infants with meconium.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain thorough documentation.
  • During my 3rd year at Avista Hospital, I became one of the Charge Nurses on our unit which included staff-patient assignments, acuity scoring, and assisted nurses with their assignments if needed.

RN/BSN Mother-Baby Unit

Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL
07.1993 - 02.1994
  • Oriented to the Mom/Baby Unit, Antepartum, and the Special Care Nursery.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications and IV therapy for my direct patients and for the LPN's patients.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects with thorough documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Union College
Lincoln, NE
05-1993

Skills

  • Basic Life Support/AED
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Medical Assessment
  • Chart Updating
  • High Risk Patient Care
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Taking Vitals
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care for the Mom and Infant
  • Antepartum and Postpartum Care
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Birth Coaching
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Cesarean Section Preparation
  • Strong Medical Ethic
  • Staff Supervision
  • Procedure preparations

Affiliations

  • Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities with my family such as skiing, hiking 14ers, boating, golfing, and walks with our grand pup.
  • Volunteered at our children's schools from 1999-2018 assisting in the classroom as a room parent and fundraising for various causes.
  • Volunteered at each church we attended in the kids ministries programs from 1998-present.
  • Volunteered at Global Health Initiatives from 2017-2022 in fundraising and supporting their mission.
  • Walked 5 Susan G. Komen 3day events.
  • Started my own business in July 2020 creating Grateful Gifts by KD.
  • Mentor Mom for MOPS/MOMCO July 2022-present.

Timeline

Founder & Owner of Grateful Gifts by KD

Self-employed
07.2020 - Current

RN/BSN Labor & Delivery Nurse

Walla Walla General Hospital
07.2001 - 09.2001

Stay-At-Home Mom

Family Members
12.1996 - 07.2020

RN/BSN Labor & Delivery Nurse

Avista Hospital
04.1994 - 12.1996

RN/BSN Mother-Baby Unit

Florida Hospital
07.1993 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Union College

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