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Kimberly Greer

Laingsburg,MI

Summary

Dedicated and passionate nurse midwife with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environments. Strong nursing background with experience in NICU, nursing management, and obstetrics. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships, built on respect, with patients and colleagues to improve work environment and patient experience. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles high-stress situations and challenging patients. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, OB

McLaren Northern Michigan
Petosky, MI
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided patient-centered, family-centered care for women and support persons in labor, delivery, recovery, and mother/baby couplet care
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to women, neonates, and support persons experiencing cesarean birth
  • Monitored progress of labor and maternal/fetal well-being by interpreting fetal monitor tracings, vital signs, and subjective and objective assessment findings
  • Experienced with medications used in labor, delivery, and postpartum including Pitocin and prostaglandins for induction; Pitocin, misoprostol, methergine, Hemabate, and TXA for postpartum hemorrhage; IV narcotic medications, epidural, and nitrous oxide for labor analgesia
  • Provided patient education regarding plan of care, treatment, labor progress, and post-discharge care of mother and baby

Certified Nurse Midwife

San Joaquin General Hoapital
French Camp, CA
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • Managed care of intrapartum and postpartum patients in safety net teaching hospital; performed OB triage evaluations, admissions, postpartum rounds and discharges
  • Managed labor and labor inductions, intrapartum care, and postpartum care in low-risk patients; consulted and collaborated with OB attending for patients with some higher risk conditions (per protocol) and emergency situations; referred patients as indicated to OB attending and assisted with care when possible
  • Performed vaginal deliveries and repair of 1st and 2nd degree lacerations; consulted with OB attending for repair of 3rd degree lacerations; assisted OB attending, as needed, with repair of 4th degree lacerations
  • Initiated appropriate measures for emergencies including shoulder dystocia, prolapsed cord, fetal heart rate abnormalities, maternal signs of sepsis, and postpartum hemorrhage
  • Ordered and interpreted pertinent labs and imaging studies; performed sterile speculum exam to identify pooling, nitrazine, and fern tests to evaluate membrane status
  • Experienced with medications and treatments used in obstetrics; placed IUPCs, FSEs, Cook cervical ripening balloons; performed AROMs
  • Served as first assistant for cesarean sections and other OB procedures done in the operating room
  • Performed postpartum rounds and discharges, providing patient teaching, prescriptions, discharge teaching, and follow-up instructions
  • Provided care to OB and GYN patients in clinic visits including prenatal, postpartum, well-woman exams, contraceptive counseling and management, and STD evaluation and treatment
  • Utilized language line services for patients speaking Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Farsi, and other languages
  • Participated in CNM and OB department meetings; worked on development of new prenatal education booklet

Certified Nurse Midwife

Enloe Medical Center
Chico, CA
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Managed care of intrapartum and postpartum patients in hospital
  • Provided appropriate care and evaluation of patients presenting to OB triage
  • Managed labor and performed vaginal deliveries and perineal repairs
  • Provided care to OB and GYN patients in clinic; performed new OB and return OB visits, well-woman exams, STD checks, and contraceptive counseling and management, including IUD and Nexplanon placement
  • Obtained and documented thorough medical and obstetric histories, selected and reviewed appropriate diagnostic studies, and provided patient education and referrals as needed
  • Identified and prioritized patient problems, established diagnoses, prescribed medications, utilized appropriate clinical resources

Certified Nurse Midwife

Harmony Health Medical Clinic And Birth Center
Marysville, CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided high quality, respectful, and compassionate midwifery care in FQHC clinic serving patient population with high prevalence of poverty, mental illness, and substance use
  • Provided intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal care, for low-risk patients, in free-standing birth center
  • Independently managed care of women with normal, uncomplicated pregnancies; obtained thorough history and physical, ordered and interpreted routine labs and ultrasounds; provided education and counseling
  • Promptly Identified risk factors and complications and initiated collaboration, consultation, and/or referral, as appropriate, with OB/GYN physician
  • Performed well-woman exams, provided contraceptive counseling and management, provided diagnosis and treatment of STIs, menstrual problems, and other women’s health concerns
  • Member of Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) multi-disciplinary team responsible for reviewing prenatal patients to ensure coordinated, risk-appropriate care

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA

Master of Science - Nursing

Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
12.2018

Skills

  • Managed labor and spontaneous delivery
  • Electronic fetal monitoring, NICHD nomenclature
  • Perform repair of perineal lacerations
  • First Assistant for Cesarean sections
  • Place IUPCs, FSEs, and Cook catheters
  • Perform thorough history and physical exam
  • Order and interpret lab and imaging studies
  • Order and prescribe obstetric and women's health medications
  • Insertion of IUDs and Nexplanon
  • Participate in education of students, interns, and residents
  • Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation
  • Experienced user of EHRs: Epic, Cerner, NextGen

Timeline

Registered Nurse, OB

McLaren Northern Michigan
10.2022 - Current

Certified Nurse Midwife

San Joaquin General Hoapital
11.2020 - 10.2022

Certified Nurse Midwife

Enloe Medical Center
03.2020 - 10.2020

Certified Nurse Midwife

Harmony Health Medical Clinic And Birth Center
02.2019 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

San Joaquin Delta College

Master of Science - Nursing

Frontier Nursing University

Accomplishments

  • Michigan Registered Nurse license #4704390702, expires 6/8/2024
  • Michigan Nurse Midwife license #4704390702, expires 6/8/2024
  • AMCB Nurse Midwife Certificate #CNM05424, expires 12/2024
  • American Heart Association BLS, expires 10/2024
  • American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics NRP, expires 11/2023

Affiliations

Master’s prepared registered nurse, certified nurse midwife with a comprehensive maternal/child nursing background, primarily in safety net hospitals and health systems Full scope midwifery experience caring for hospitalized patients in OB triage, intrapartum, and postpartum areas as well as prenatal care and women’s health care in the clinic; training and experience as first assistant for cesarean sections Participated in the education of residents, interns, and medical students, providing oversight and teaching in labor and delivery and the clinics; recognized for effective teaching style, clear communication, and patience Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; forms positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff; works well with people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles; able to translate complex concepts into accessible terms; skilled in collaboration and effective team dynamics Proficient in electronic fetal monitoring concepts and practice per NICHD guidelines; completed AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course Skilled in the use of workplace technology including electronic health record systems: Epic, Cerner, NextGen, as well as digital clinical resources and Microsoft Office Suite; documents patient care thoroughly, accurately, and promptly

Licensure and certifications

  • Michigan Registered Nurse license #4704390702, expires 6/8/2024
  • Michigan Nurse Midwife license #4704390702, expires 6/8/2024
  • AMCB Nurse Midwife Certificate #CNM05424, expires 12/2024
  • American Heart Association BLS, expires 10/2024
  • American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics NRP, expires 11/2023

Continuing education

  • The Nurse Midwife as First Assistant for Cesarean Sections, completed June 2020
  • Perineal Preservation and Repair, completed July 2020
  • ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), completed May 2021

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