Lynn Kern
Mosinee,WI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in labor and delivery care, patient assessment, and electronic health records management. Committed to delivering comprehensive reproductive health services and ensuring policy compliance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Womens Health Nurse Practition
Aspirus
Wausau, WI
08.2005 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment regimens.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
Certified Nurse Midwife
Aspirus
Wausau, WI
08.2005 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive prenatal assessments and monitored maternal health.
- Educated patients on reproductive health and postpartum care options.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Consulted with physicians on high-risk pregnancies and provided follow-up care after delivery.
- Helped women work through final labor stage, delivering babies vaginally and assisting physicians with Caesarean sections.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain certification requirements.
- Attended professional conferences to stay abreast of developments in the field of midwifery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Prenatal visits in clinic and attending the labor and deliveries on Hospital setting.
- Performed annual wellness exams to assess patient health and promote preventive care.
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Marshfield Clinic
Wausau, WI
06.1997 - 06.2005
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for women's health patients.
- Provided education on reproductive health and preventive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Supervised and mentored nursing staff and students.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
Wausau, WI
06.1988 - 06.1997
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and critical care interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff on clinical protocols and best practices.
Education
Post Master's Midwifery - Nurse Midwive
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2005
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UW-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-1994
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Technical College
Wausau, WI05-1988
Skills
- Labor and delivery care
- Reproductive health expertise
- Clinic Full Scope OB-GYN care
- 1st Assist for C-sections and Gyn surgeries
- Patient assessment
- Outpatient care
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Licensed by Wisconsin nursing board
- NRP certified
- BLS certified
Certification
- Certified Nurse Midwife, ACNM
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, NCC certified
- APNP Wisconsin License
Timeline
Womens Health Nurse Practition
Aspirus
08.2005 - Current
Certified Nurse Midwife
Aspirus
08.2005 - Current
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Marshfield Clinic
06.1997 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse
Aspirus
06.1988 - 06.1997
Post Master's Midwifery - Nurse Midwive
Marquette University
Master of Science - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UW-Oshkosh
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Technical College