KIMBERLY MATTHEWS
Buford,GA
Summary
Seeking a rewarding RN position within a collaborative Labor and delivery environment, adding my years of experience and bringing value as part of a dynamic team. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Versatile health care professional with broad knowledge of various nursing disciplines and special passion for women’s healthcare and obstetrics. Engaged communicator with patients, offering rare combination of empathy, patient education and firm professionalism.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Travel assignment, Cerner EMR.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by a physician.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services for case reviews.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physical assessment findings.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Brockton, MA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Travel assignment. Meditech and Obix EMR
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- 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.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente So. Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Travel assignment. EPIC EMR
- 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.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia, HELLP, GDM, in addition to all other high risk conditions.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Upland, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- PRN shift assignments. Cerner EMR
- 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 the hospital setting.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Various local hospitals
Riverside County
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Served as a PRN traveler in a clinical position in the L&D setting in multiple local hospitals while I was caring for my elderly mother
- EMR's included EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, GE Centricity
- Locations included Riverside County Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital, & Pomona Valley Med. Center.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
USN
No. California, CA
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Traveler working in crisis contract and Rapid response contracts with Kaiser in No. California. EPIC EMR.
- Locations included; Oakland, CA; Antioch, CA; Walnut Creek, CA
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
HealthCare Pros, San Antonio Regional Hospital
Upland, CA
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Traveler with HealthCare Pros (staffing agency) for San Antonio Regional Hospital. Served as a recurrent traveler in a clinical position in the L&D setting on an active L&D unit.
- Cerner EMR
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
Family Time
Home
Rancho Mirage, CA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Time off spent with family, and caring for my elderly mother.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente - AMN Healthcare
San Leandro, CA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Travel contract. EPIC EMR
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating high risk conditions
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Upland, CA
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Traveler contract with multiple extensions. Cerner EMR
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
03.2009 - 08.2012
- Staff RN at a busy main OR unit and Same Day Surgery unit.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Clinical Nurse Instructor
GE Healthcare IT
Los Angeles, CA
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Western Division representative of clinical documentation systems educator.
- Traveled across my region from Chicago to California demonstrating GE OB EMR to hospitals looking at purchasing, or had purchased the GE EMR system.
- Instructed clinical staff including CEO's COO's, CFO's, CIO's, MD's and nursing staff on use of technology tools and equipment as well as methods for accessing information.
- Demonstrated use and implementation of new EMR being marketed to hospitals in a support role to the sales team.
- Devised project-based assignments to create opportunity for hands-on practice and skill building.
- Attended seminars and workshops to discover latest advances in computer education.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to continually improve and refine program curriculum.
- Developed written instructions and handouts to supplement course lectures.
Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating high risk deliveries.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
PRN Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
09.2003 - 04.2008
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
02.2002 - 09.2003
- 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 a LDRP hospital setting.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care in the hospital setting in coordination with obstetrician.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- I left this staff position because the entire unit closed in 9/2003
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
11.1999 - 02.2002
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies' heart rates.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in the hospital setting
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Assisted doctors with delivery instruments during birthing process.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating high risk deliveries.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with physicians and anesthesiologists to facilitate decisions about childbirth.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.1999
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Decision Making
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Birth Coaching
- Clinical Information System Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- SBAR Communication
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Infant CPR Certified
- Epic EHR Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS , Graduated top 1% of my class in 6/1999 Dean’s list each year 1996 – 1999, graduating with 3.9 GPA Elected president of my graduating class of 1999 Nominated and received Palm Desert Women’s Society scholarship Recognized as “Class Leadership Example” 1996 – 1999, ACLS BLS NRP AWHONN Intermediate FHM AWHONN Advanced FHM
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California, and in Georgia as a compact license, (eNLC)
- CA license 566283 expires 04/2026
- GA license RN274622 expires 01/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires 8/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) expires 8/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) expires 11/2024
- Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring expires 12/2025
- Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring expires 9/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente So. Sacramento
08.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
San Antonio Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Various local hospitals
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
USN
11.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
HealthCare Pros, San Antonio Regional Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2020
Family Time
Home
02.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Permanente - AMN Healthcare
08.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
San Antonio Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, PACU
Eisenhower Medical Center
03.2009 - 08.2012
Clinical Nurse Instructor
GE Healthcare IT
08.2008 - 02.2009
Travel Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Kaiser Sacramento
04.2008 - 08.2008
PRN Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2003 - 04.2008
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Eisenhower Medical Center
02.2002 - 09.2003
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Desert Regional Medical Center
11.1999 - 02.2002
Associate Degree in Nursing -
College of The Desert