Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kimberly Hartsock

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at AdventHealth, specializing in labor and delivery. Demonstrates expertise in the birthing process and stages of labor, providing culturally-sensitive care that has significantly improved patient satisfaction ratings. Proven leadership in emergency situations and effective mentorship of new staff have led to optimal care outcomes and a supportive environment for patients and families.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
05.2019 - Current
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
  • Monitored labor progress and provided support to laboring mothers during delivery process.
  • Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members regarding management strategies for high risk antepartum patients.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • IV starts, blood draws, IUPC, FSE, and foley catheter insertions. Epidural catheter care and removals.
  • Pre-op, circulator, and PACU RN for cesarean sections, D&Cs, emergency hysterectomies, and cerclage placements and removals.
  • Charge RN, Preceptor and newborn transition RN

Registered Nurse

Flowers Foods
Dothan, AL
09.2014 - 04.2019
  • Advised expectant mothers on lifestyle changes that will promote healthy pregnancies and successful deliveries.
  • Instructed new parents in proper infant care techniques.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing individual patients, and advocating for patient needs and desires for their birthing experience.
  • Assisted physicians in procedures such as cerclage removals, amniotomy, vaginal delivery, and cesarean section.
  • Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth.
  • Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition and fetal heart rate status.
  • Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
  • Prepared delivery rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
  • IV starts, routine blood draws, IUPC, FSE, and foley insertions.
  • Medication administration.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, etc.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Utilized Cerner charting system.
  • Performed post-delivery assessments on mothers and babies.
  • Pre-op, circulator and PACU RN for cesarean sections.

Education

Associate of Science -

George C. Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
08-2013

Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12-2012

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School
Orlando, FL
05-2008

Skills

  • IV management
  • Diabetes management
  • Precepting
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Birth coaching
  • Neonatal nursing
  • Operating room skills
  • Policy compliance
  • Patient assessment

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • Registered Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
05.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Flowers Foods
09.2014 - 04.2019

Associate of Science -

George C. Wallace Community College

Bachelor of Science - Family, Youth, And Community Sciences

University of Florida

High School Diploma -

Oak Ridge High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kimberly Hartsock