Kim Whittle
7 Capri Court, Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with over 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2023
- One of 611 employees who participated in the opening of this hospital and helped achieve its Magnet status within 5 years.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize efficiency within the labor and delivery department.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times in the labor and delivery unit.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings that resulted in more comprehensive patient care plans.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to better outcomes for both mothers and newborns during childbirth.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within the labor and delivery unit to maintain smooth operations.
- Developed education resources and presentations for staff on current practice measures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2017
- 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.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of department policies and procedures through active participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided safe and effective care of two active laboring patients, four mother/baby couplets, or four antepartum patients in a high risk facility.
- 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.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Science Center School of Nursing
Houston, TX05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2008
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Phone and in person triage
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Intake and discharge
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- RNC-OB
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UT Health Science Center School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston
- RNC-OB
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring
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