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Kelsey Suffel

Perrysburg

Summary

Labor and Delivery/Charge Nurse professional with extensive experience in overseeing critical maternal and neonatal care. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and enhance patient experiences through collaborative efforts. Known for adaptability and strong problem-solving skills in dynamic clinical environments. My leadership in coordinating care plans and pioneering the Antepartum Wellness Program showcases my ability to innovate and collaborate effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Promedica Toledo Hospital
04.2013 - Current
  • Responsible for coordinating multiple patient outcomes while prioritizing safe care, maintaining clear communication throughout team members and families.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes. This included facilitating regional transports through the Promedica system, and maintaining a smooth transition of care.
  • Facilitated smooth shift transitions by conducting thorough handoffs, ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress, and addressing barriers to optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient satisfaction scores within the labor and delivery unit, such as co-founding our Antepartum Wellness Program.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2012 - 03.2013
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
  • Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.

NICU Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
04.2011 - 12.2012
  • Managed complex cases, addressing the needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, ECMO, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a surgical team NICU setting.
  • Assisted physicians and the care team with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and care rounds every shift.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process, and educating them about their infant's condition and discharge needs.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2009

Skills

  • Advanced fetal monitoring
  • Ultrasound IV trained
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Patient education and wellness
  • Orientation for new employees

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
  • National Certification Corporation (NCC) - Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certified Nurse EFM-C

Timeline

Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

Promedica Toledo Hospital
04.2013 - Current

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Pennsylvania Hospital
12.2012 - 03.2013

NICU Registered Nurse

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
04.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Michigan State University

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