KIM TROUT
Frederick,CO
Summary
Experienced and organized Registered Nurse with a proven ability to quickly and accurately assess patients and remain composed in high-pressure situations. Skilled in-patient treatment and care, collaborating effectively with doctors to uphold excellent healthcare standards. Compassionate in the care of patients, demonstrating empathy towards their situation and needs. Efficient and compassionate professional with several years of diverse nursing experience in major hospital. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and special passion for obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery / Postpartum
Avista Hospital - Advent Health
Louisville, Colorado
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and IV fluids as per physician's orders.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor.
- Documented patients progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored labor progress and performed necessary interventions during labor and delivery process.
- Provided assistance to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff during labor and delivery procedures.
- Kept accurate records of all surgical procedures performed on labor and delivery patients in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Provided support to families during labor and delivery processes while ensuring a safe environment for mother and baby outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used throughout labor and delivery process.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients in labor and delivery.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation of patients for labor and delivery surgery.
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery /Postpartum
Common Spirit
Denver, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor to ensure safety.
- Administered medications and IV fluids per physician's orders, maintaining patient comfort.
- Educated families on labor processes and newborn care practices to promote understanding.
- Provided emotional support throughout labor, addressing patient concerns effectively.
- Conducted postpartum assessments for new mothers, delivering education and counseling.
- Collaborated with physicians and care team members to identify and manage complications.
- Utilized electronic fetal monitoring equipment to analyze fetal heart rate patterns.
- Guided parents through at-home care and follow-up medical procedures at discharge.
Registered Nurse
QPA Travel Nursing DRDC Infirmary
San, CA
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Colorado Plains Medical Center
Fort Morgan, CO
01.2010 - 04.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patients progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted in patient pre-operative assessment, including obtaining vital signs and administering medications.
- Provided post-operative care to surgical patients, monitoring vital signs and managing pain level.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, COSkills
- Patient management skills
- Postpartum care
- Electronic medical records and EPIC
- Nursing leadership
- IV insertion and medication administration
- Case management
- Fetal monitoring
- Maternal vital sign assessment
- Labor interventions
- Cesarean section support
- Epidural assistance
- Newborn care
- Group B strep protocol
- Foley catheter insertion
- Oxytocin administration
References
References available upon request.
Certification
C-EFM, NRP, ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery / Postpartum
Avista Hospital - Advent Health
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery /Postpartum
Common Spirit
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
QPA Travel Nursing DRDC Infirmary
12.2021 - 04.2023
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Colorado Plains Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College