Katrina Freking
Fairfax
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) with more than 35 years of nursing experience in perioperative services, labor and delivery, and obstetrical care. Skilled in assisting surgeons during operative procedures, providing comprehensive perioperative patient care, and delivering high-quality maternal care in fast-paced hospital settings. Recognized for clinical excellence, teamwork, and commitment to patient safety.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax
01.2007 - Current
- Assist surgeons during a wide variety of operative procedures.
- Provide perioperative patient care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and sterility.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Support surgical efficiency through advanced clinical and technical expertise.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax
09.2000 - 12.2006
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to laboring mothers and newborns.
- Monitored maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with obstetricians and interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Provided perioperative nursing care in the operating room.
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing and managing surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Doctors Hospital
Little Rock
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Provided comprehensive obstetric nursing care for labor, delivery, and postpartum patients.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Saint Vincent Hospital
Little Rock
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care in a high-volume labor and delivery unit.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Managed patient care throughout labor and delivery while collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Memorial Hospital
Manhattan
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Provided nursing care to obstetric patients during labor, delivery, and recovery.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Stormont Vail Hospital
Topeka
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Delivered comprehensive obstetric nursing care in a hospital labor and delivery setting.
Student Nurse
RediCare
Topeka
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Supported nursing staff by completing clinical training as part of nursing education.
Education
Registered Nurse First Assistant Curriculum -
Delaware County Community College
01.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University
08.1981 - 05.1985
Skills
- Registered Nurse First Assisting
- Perioperative Nursing
- Operating Room Procedures
- Labor & Delivery
- Obstetrical Nursing
- Surgical Assisting
- Patient Advocacy
- Sterile Technique
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), 01/01/04 - Present
- Inpatient Obstetrics Nurse (RNC-OB), 05/01/10 - Present
Honors And Awards
World of Difference Award, 10/01/17
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
01.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse First Assistant Curriculum -
Delaware County Community College
01.2004 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
09.2000 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Memorial Hospital
09.1999 - 08.2000
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Saint Vincent Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Doctors Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1999
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1991
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Memorial Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1988
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Stormont Vail Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1987
Student Nurse
RediCare
01.1985 - 01.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washburn University
08.1981 - 05.1985