Kimberly Behringer
Neoga,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, I excel in labor and delivery management, ensuring safe childbirth experiences through expert interventions and emotional support. Skilled in medication administration and fostering positive patient relationships, I've significantly contributed to successful outcomes and patient satisfaction. My approach combines technical proficiency with compassionate care, aligning with employer needs for excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel OB Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Fostered a positive working environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues, maintaining open lines of communication, and offering assistance when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning and implementation.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques and addressing any concerns or difficulties they may have had.
- Facilitated safe labor and delivery experiences by closely monitoring both mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St John Health
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, hospital staff, and community resources for smooth transitions home.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for all patients under my care during their labor and delivery experience.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Assisted physicians during cesarean sections, ensuring timely intervention when necessary for patient safety.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for all patients under my care during their labor and delivery experience.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Silver Cross Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for all patients under my care during their labor and delivery experience.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support to expectant mothers, easing anxieties and promoting a positive birthing experience.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12-1988
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL05-1985
Skills
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Labor and delivery management
- Documentation and charting
- Labor and delivery care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Labor and delivery support
- Labor and delivery assistance
- CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Timeline
Travel OB Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St John Health
01.2023 - 05.2024
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Silver Cross Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2020
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
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