Kimberly Gerdes RNC-OB

• Managed Mothers and fetuses throughout the labor process
• Scrubbed and circulated on Operative Births
• Seven bed labor unit approximately 800 births a year
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• 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.

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• Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
• Served as the contact Nurse for Obstetric patients.
• Collected patient history and assessment of underserved often complex pregnant women.
• Coordinated with social services to ensure resources offered to this at risk population.
• Scheduled testing and followed up with results.
• Counseled women on prenatal health and future family planning options.
• Worked to form trusting relationships with patients to increase healthy outcomes for them and their babies.
• Worked with a large staff of medical assistants to achieve efficient office hours.

• Worked in a per diem position as a circulating nurse in the operating room
• Ensure safety and adherence to policies to ensure the best outcomes for our patients
• Efficient and thorough in a fast paced environment
• Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Managed care of mothers and fetuses throughout the labor process
• Scrubbed and circulated for Operative Births
• Ten bed labor unit approximately 2500 births annually