Kimberly Herkert
Morrisonville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Registered Nurse offering clinical expertise and proven skills in labor and delivery, maternal-child nursing, case management, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 20+ year record in the intrapartum and postpartum field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RNC-OB
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
01.2016 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided training and supervision to new RNs in the labor and delivery unit, maternal/child, and nursery.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations by educating and keeping family informed of current situation.
- Communicated with physicians frequently regarding patient condition and reporting lab results.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Obtained routine nursery testing, including newborn screen, CCHD, hearing screen, etc. and educating parents on required routine testing.
- Oversaw L&D, postpartum, and post-op gynecological unit as a charge nurse.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor, and informed delivering physician of status.
- Documentation of medical information using an electronic medical records system.
- Auditing medical records and completing record reviews to educate staff on correct documentation.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians, and other departments, and supervised ancillary staff.
- Experience using different computer applications such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
RN Traveler
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
RN Traveler
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
Danville, IL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Cared for laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients.
- Lab draws and routine nursery testing, including newborn screen, CCHD, and hearing screen.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided care for newborns, including assessment of vital signs, physical examinations and administration of medications.
- Assisted with the delivery of newborns in labor and delivery units.
- Educated families on infant safety measures such as SIDS prevention techniques and car seat installation instructions.
RN-Case Manager
Memorial Home Health Services
Springfield, IL
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results, and reporting results to physicians.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Educated patients on lab results and provided care instructions.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
RN
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
07.2007 - 10.2014
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Cared for patient's during labor & delivery, circulated cesarean sections, and provided postpartum care and education.
- Cared for post-op hysterectomy patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, including Newborn Screening, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated families on genetic and newborn screening conditions.
- Documentation using electronic medical records system.
RN
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Taylorville, IL
10.2002 - 07.2007
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided bedside care for patients during labor & delivery.
- Provided bedside care for postpartum patients.
- Provided bedside care for post-op hysterectomy patients.
- Triaged pregnant patients and updated physicians.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed and provided care to the neonate at birth.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens and performed Newborn Screening testing on newborns.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided bedside care to neonates at birth through 30 days of age in Level 2 Nursery.
- Provided bedside care to postpartum patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
LPN
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing other nursing duties in the Newborn Nursery and on Mother-Baby Unit.
- Performed routine Nursery laboratory tests, including blood glucose monitoring, Newborn Screen, CCHD, Hearing Screen and others.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support and teaching to new parents regarding all Newborn care, routine testing (Newborn Screen, CCHD, Hearing Screen), and feeding education (breast and formula).
- Assisted physicians with examinations, circumcisions, tests or treatments and other procedures.
LPN
Saint Johns Hospital
Springfield, IL
03.1998 - 03.2000
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2001
LPN - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL02-1998
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Collecting lab specimens, including Newborn Screening
- Education of patients and families regarding medical care
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Accurate documentation utilizing electronic medical records system
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS
- NRP
- RNC-OB
- C-EFM
Timeline
RN Traveler
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
RN Traveler
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
RNC-OB
Springfield Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - Current
RN-Case Manager
Memorial Home Health Services
10.2014 - 01.2016
RN
Memorial Medical Center
07.2007 - 10.2014
RN
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
10.2002 - 07.2007
RN
Memorial Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2002
LPN
Memorial Medical Center
03.2000 - 05.2001
LPN
Saint Johns Hospital
03.1998 - 03.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- ACLS
- NRP
- RNC-OB
- C-EFM
LPN - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
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