Kelly Stahl
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am seeking the position as OB educator because of my many years working as a nurse in the Family Birthing Center that has given me the knowledge and skills needed to effectively educate our staff. This would be an advantage during the transition into becoming the educator because I have oriented many of nurses on the unit and have great relationships with my colleagues. All in all, I am a skilled nursing professional offering proven clinical judgement, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities that will guide me through this position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge, Triage, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Intermediate Care Nursery Nurse
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Current Level III/Advanced Clinical Nurse
- Cross trained into each position of the Family Birthing Center
- Chair of the Intermediate Nursery Care Unit Council, that I founded in 2020.
- Orient nurses to labor and delivery, triage, postpartum and the intermediate care nursery
- Mentor for nurses coming off orientation
- Providing patient centered care based on evidence based practice by following policy and protocols
- Completing assessments, gathering health information, using critical thinking to make decisions
- Seek assistance when needed and interpret different clinical situations
- Admit patients as needed, NST’s, or discharge patients’ home with instructions on what signs/symptoms to watch for pending coming back to the unit
- Implement an individualized nursing care plan to each patient, assess readiness for involvement of patients/family members
- Implement other resources and consultation as needed
- Recognize any changes in patient’s condition and status by providing continuous assessments and implementing appropriate actions
- Evaluate outcome of implementation and collaborate with health care team to coordinate care
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the health care team
- Document and update team on patient status according to agency, federal, and state guidelines
- Administer medications according to orders while using clinical judgment
- Initiate IV’s and perform medication titration
- Have flexibility when needed to rotate to the OR, PACU, ICN, or postpartum in scheduled or emergent situations
- Utilize specialized knowledge and skills for high risk patients
- Complete continuing education requirements
- Have used Meditech, CPN, and currently Epic for charting
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
Registered Nurse
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Providing patient centered care
- Completing assessments, gathering health information, using critical thinking to make decisions and follow protocols
- Seek assistance when needed and interpret different clinical situations
- Triage and consult patients and family members according to guidelines
- Implement an individualized nursing care plan to each patient, assess readiness for involvement of patients/family members
- Implement other resources and consultation as needed
- Recognize any changes in patient’s condition and status by providing continuous assessments and implementing appropriate actions
- Evaluate outcome of implementation and collaborate with health care team to coordinate care
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the health care team
- Document and update team on patient status according to agency, federal, and state guidelines
- Administer medications according to orders while using clinical judgement
- Initiate IV’s and perform medication titration
- Have flexibility when needed to rotate to the OR, PACU, or postpartum in scheduled or emergent situations
- Utilize specialized knowledge and skills for high risk patients
- Complete continuing education requirements
- Use of Epic and CPN computer system for charting.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Medication Passer/ Lead CNA
Silver Springs Assisted Living
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Providing care for a diverse group of residents including those with Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Sundowners, Bipolar Disorder, Seizure Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression
- Administration of medications, staying in close communication with the off-site nurse and manager, and reporting/documentation
- Practice with delegation skills as a lead
- Learning how to prioritize care and tasks for multiple residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Restorative Home Care
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Providing patient care in the comfort of their home to patients including those with Dementia, gait issues, total-dependent patients, etc
- Transporting patients when deemed necessary
- Interacting with the patient and their family therapeutically.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jewish Home and Care Center
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Providing care for geriatric patients
- Implementing culturally sensitive care
- Collaborating with people from many different disciplines.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
12.2016
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Neonatal care planning
- Breastfeeding support
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Relationship Building
Certification
- AWHONN AFHM certification, 12/5/19
- American Heart Association BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers, 03/01/25
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification, 02/28/25
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification
- ICISF certification, 9/07/21
- RNC-OB, Inpatient Obstetric Nurse certification, 104048824, 06/14/19, 06/15/25
- 08/21/17, 05/31/24, 041457225
Student Clinical Experience Highlights
- Prioritizing the clinical day by using critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Implementing the nursing process for the highest quality patient care
- Physical, mental, and emotional assessment skills and documentation/charting of findings and reporting of any abnormalities.
- Communicating therapeutically and professionally with patients, family members/support, and all other healthcare team members
- Providing patients with the proper education and tools to help assist recovery
- Implementing different nursing skills to facilitate the best possible patient outcomes including, medication administration, intravenous (IV) insertion and IV therapy, urinary catheter insertion, ostomy care, and wound care
Honors And Awards
- Deans Honors List, Spring 2016
- Honors College, Spring 2014
- Sigma Theta Tau member since 2016
- Employee of the month, July 2019 on LD unit
Student Clinical Experience
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI, September-December 2016, Postpartum Unit/Midwifery and Wellness Center
- Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI, January-May 2016, Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Aurora West Allis Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, September-December 2015, Medical Surgical Unit
- EastCastle Place, Milwaukee, WI, January-May 2015, Assisted Living
References
- Alyssa Reum, RN, Coworker at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, alyssa.reum@aurora.org, (414) 202-3331
- Jessica Jeristat, Coworker/Charge nurse at Swedish Covenant Hospital, jessicajreisat@gmail.com, (224) 623-3668
- Melissa Greco, FNP/OB Educator at Swedish Hospital, melissa.tentler2@gmail.com, (773) 369-0517
- Maribeth Javier- RNC, Charge nurse/Supervisor at Swedish Covenant Hospital, mjavier@sch.org, (773) 715-5270
- Meredith Freeman-RNC, Charge nurse/Supervisor at Swedish Covenant Hospital, mfreeman@sch.org, (480) 231-8228
- Samantha Fisher, CNA, Coworker at Silver Springs of Mequon, Samanthafish27@gmail.com, (920) 420-3666
Timeline
Charge, Triage, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Intermediate Care Nursery Nurse
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
01.2017 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Medication Passer/ Lead CNA
Silver Springs Assisted Living
06.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Restorative Home Care
05.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jewish Home and Care Center
06.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee