Kayla Hentges
Avon,MN
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in labor and delivery, providing quality care to mothers and newborns. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable in fast-paced settings, and reliable under pressure. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency interventions, and postnatal care, with compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labor and Delivery Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of obstetric advancements and evidence-based practices through ongoing professional education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication and trust in the care provided.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit to continually enhance patient care standards.
- Promoted a calm and supportive environment for patients throughout their labor experience, utilizing various pain management techniques.
- Assessed potential complications in early stages of labor to implement timely interventions if necessary.
- Supported expectant mothers through prenatal education, ensuring they were well-informed about the birthing process and available options.
- Managed obstetric emergencies such as hemorrhage or dystocia swiftly by following established protocols in collaboration with healthcare team members.
- Served as preceptor for new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding labor and delivery environment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
Waitress
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Waitressing
Restaruant 71
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Collaborated with staff and managers in problem solving
- Performed shift duties of cleaning, wiping tables, and rolling silverware
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Benedict And St. John's University
Saint Joseph, MN05-2022
High School Diploma -
Blackduck High School
Blackduck, MN06-2018
Skills
- Maternal Assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- IV insertion
- Preeclampsia management
- Intrapartum care
- Antepartum care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Labor support techniques
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Mentor within new graduate mentorship program
- Patient nominated Daisy Award recipient x4
- Employee of the month
- Member of bereavement committee
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Labor and Delivery Nurse
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Waitress
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
05.2018 - 06.2022
Waitressing
Restaruant 71
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Benedict And St. John's University
High School Diploma -
Blackduck High School
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