Kylee Knutson
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Compassionate Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care and education. Skilled in patient and EFM monitoring, clinical judgment, and adapting to evolving patient needs in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Cares for high acuity obstetric patients on a Labor and Delivery unit, such as those on Magnesium infusions, Oxytocin infusions and administering IV antihypertensive medications.
- Monitoring FHR tracings, recognizing FHR tracing patterns including Category I, II, & III. Performing deceleration interventions when applicable/ in a timely manner.
- Ensuring optimal/ safe labor progression while managing IV oxytocin infusion.
- Assist with emotional and physical labor progression through pharmacologic and non pharmacologic pain relief techniques such as movement, birthing ball use, and peanut ball positions to encourage optimal fetal descent and positioning.
- Assess for normal maternal bleeding habits immediately postpartum as well as normal infant transition by assessing vital signs, blood glucose (when applicable), and head-to-toe assessments.
- Assess patient condition and anticipate changes/ development in patient status throughout the labor and delivery process
- Provide ample patient education in an easy to understand format throughout the labor and delivery process
Transition to Practice (Nursing Student)
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Liver Kidney Medical Surgical Unit
- Performed physical assessments, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Gained knowledge from preceptor regarding hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Provided efficient hand off SBAR report to oncoming RN.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for hepatic/ renal acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on current health concerns and prescribed medications/ treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinical Rotations (Nursing Student)
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Surprise, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Experienced clinical rotations in the Progressive Care Unit (Neuro and Cardiac PCU- 204 hours), Medical-Surgical Unit (48 hours), Labor and Delivery (12 hours), Nursery (12 hours), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU- 24 hours), Pediatric Medical Surgical unit (12 hours), Psychiatric Units (Young Adult & Alzheimer-dementia unit- 24 hours), Emergency Department (12 hours), Intensive Care Unit (12 hours).
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient condition and reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nurse Facilitator
Zeiter Eye Surgery Center
Stockton, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked and monitored patient vital signs.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient to reduce infection.
- Prepared work stations by setting up required tools, supplies, and restocking.
- Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
- Worked independently in a fast paced environment while giving quality care.
- Quickly learned new skills from nurses and applied them to daily tasks for workplace efficiency.
- Trained additional new hire nurse facilitator.
Volunteer
Mighty Oaks Foundation
Lodi, CA
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Veteran nonprofit organization
- Assisted in fundraising events.
Volunteer
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Lodi, CA
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Restocked supplies frequently used by nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2023
Skills
- IV placement
- IUPC placement
- Medication Administration
- Maternal and newborn assessments
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Labor support techniques
- Postpartum hemorrhage management
- Cesarean section preparation
- Task Prioritization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
California State Registered Nurse- CA Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support- BLS (CPR and AED program)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certification (C-EFM)
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
04.2024 - Current
Transition to Practice (Nursing Student)
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Rotations (Nursing Student)
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Nurse Facilitator
Zeiter Eye Surgery Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
07.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer
Mighty Oaks Foundation
11.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University