Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Certifications
Clinical Experiences As A Student
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Mary Katherine Kramer

Cincinnati

Summary

Dedicated WHNP seeking employment in an environment that is welcoming to a new provider, prioritizes teamwork, and focuses on providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RN- inpatient Mother Baby

Saint Elizabeth Edgewood hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed assessments on moms after vaginal deliveries or cesarean sections and on their newborns for the 1st and up to 4th day of life after delivery.
  • Educated parents on care of the newborn including, but not limited to: glucose protocol, Bilirubin collection and result, PKU test and collection, CCHD testing, Hearing screening, safe sleep practices, breast and bottle feeding, hand expression, pumping, feeding plans, newborn care, vital signs, signs of respiratory distress, when to call the doctor, newborn safety practices, safe sleep, and circumcision care.
  • Educated patients/ families on care for the mother after delivery including, but not limited to: bleeding after delivery, treatment of tears and lacerations, hemorrhoids, importance of nutrition and hydration, when to call the doctor, baby blues vs. PPD, infection prevention post-delivery, signs and symptoms of infection, perineal care including use of peri bottle, ice packs, with hazel, and Dermoplast, incisional care for Cesarean section patients, use of abdominal binder, pain medication, hand expression, pumping, feeding plans, and when to call the doctor, and updated vaccinations including Tdap, Flu, and MMR.
  • Skills include: IV insertion and therapy, insulin administration, blood sugar checks on both mom and baby when indicated, management of high/ low blood sugar in mob, blood sugar protocol for infants, insertion of straight catheter or foley catheter, use of central venous catheter for medication administration or lab collection, Magnesium Sulfate administration and protocol including vitals, reflexes, respiratory assessment, I/O, and orientation, use of PCA pump and wasting of narcotics.
  • Medication administration including, but not limited to: Postpartum patient: blood product administration, Magnesium Sulfate, Hylenex for Magnesium Sulfate infiltration, IV antibiotics, insulin, PO narcotics, IV and PO blood pressure medications like Hydralazine, Nifedipine XR and immediate release, and Labetalol, PCA pump use, IV Morphine, IV TXA administration, Cytotec administration, IV Pitocin administration, administration of Lovenox, administration of Tdap, Flu, MMR.
  • Infant: Administration of glucose gel for low blood sugar, HBIG vaccination for infant with HBsAg +mothers and PO liquid antivirals for infant with HIV+ mothers.
  • Use of interpreter services via iPad or cell phone.
  • Use of Epic to chart assessments, notes, and care plans.
  • BLS and NRP certified

Clinical Support RN, Women’s Health

Health Point Family Care
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: FQHC
  • Assessed and interviewed Gynecology, Prenatal, and Postpartum patients before they see WHNP or OBGYN.
  • Provided patient education on prenatal care, postpartum expectations and care, contraceptive options, STIs, and safe sex practices.
  • Discussed with patients the importance and schedule of routine screenings, like pap smears and mammograms, and keeping vaccinations up to date.
  • Assisted provider with procedures like IUD insertion and Nexplanon insertion and removal.
  • Helped to schedule TVUS, anatomy scans, repeat anatomy scans, growth scans, and ANFS.
  • Medication administration: B12 injections, depo shot, antibiotics like Penicillin injections and Azithromycin, updated vaccinations like Flu and Tdap.
  • FQHC

RN- nurse navigator, Population Health

Saint Elizabeth Physicians
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Educated patients on the importance of completing recommended screenings and health promotion and prevention.
  • Informed and educated patients on results of recommended screenings including: Iris screening, Cologuard tests, and FIT testing.
  • Educate patients on follow up and next steps with positive results.
  • Assisted in getting patients scheduled for recommended screenings based on their age and provider recommendation including: mammograms, pap smears, lung cancer CTs, the Cologuard, colonoscopies, Iris screenings, and annual wellness exams.
  • Scheduled patients for follow up full diabetic Eye exams after positive Iris screening.
  • Scheduled patients for follow up Colonoscopy after positive Cologuard.

RN, inpatient, Mother Baby

Saint Elizabeth Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Performed assessments on moms after vaginal deliveries or cesarean sections and their newborns for the 1st and up to 4th day of life after delivery.
  • Educated new and experienced parents on taking care of their newborns including, but not limited to: safe sleep practices, breast and bottle feeding, pumping, newborn care, when to call the doctor, newborn safety practices, and circumcision care.
  • Educated new and experienced parents on care for the mother after delivery including, but not limited to: bleeding after delivery, treatment for tears and lacerations in the perineal area, hemorrhoids, nutrition, when to call the doctor, and post-partum depression.

RN, Women’s Health Clinic

Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Clinic
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performed assessments on low income prenatal patients including: vital signs, urine dips, std testing, lab work, and weights.
  • Provided education for moms starting through early pregnancy and throughout to late pregnancy including: nutritional information, healthy lifestyle practices, and resources.
  • Assisted parents in access to diapers, wipes, baby clothes, and car seat. The clinic had a lot of these things donated to it for these lower income families.

Patient Care Assistant, Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit

Norton Audubon Hospital
Louisville
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in patient care and education (average of 15 patients per shift).
  • Performed skills including bedside care, bathing patients, lab draws, peri care, foley care, emptying JP drains, turning, feeding, assisting patients to the restroom/ bedside commode, colostomy care, ACCU checks, and vital signs.
  • Sitter for patients with indications like self harm attempt or ideation.

Education

MSN - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • MSN, WHNP-BC
  • BLS
  • NRT
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical assessment
  • EPIC charting
  • Cultural awareness
  • Assessment skills
  • Health promotion
  • Preconception counseling
  • Pap smear interpretation
  • Gynecological exams
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Sexual health education
  • Contraceptive management
  • Prenatal care
  • Postpartum care

Skills Certifications

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 12/21/25
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), 09/15/25
  • Redcross Pillowcase Project (Disaster Health) trainer
  • Redcross Disaster Health: Shelter care trainer

Clinical Experiences As A Student

  • Student Preceptee- Graduate (Spring 2025)

-Dana Tucker, WHNP-BC, Maysville, KY

-168 hours 

-Led prenatal appointments under preceptor and wrote SOAP notes. Provided PN education and answered patient questions., Performed prenatal assessment including FHTs, fundal height, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cultures, Vaginitis panels, GBS culture, assessment of discharge vs. LOF, assessment and rule out DVT, and lower extremity swelling., Performed annual gynecology exams and educated on preventative screenings like pap smears, mammograms, Colonoscopy, and DEXA., Performed problem visits including AUB, PID, PCOS, endometriosis, contraceptive management, pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, STI testing, threatened miscarriage, PTL, and vasomotor symptoms., Performed speculum exams, pap smears, bimanual assessments, breast exams, STD testing and treatment, vaginitis panel testing and treatment, wet mount and whiff testing., Counseled patients on importance of primary care, annual gynecology visit, contraception, safe sex, STI, PCOS, nutrition and weight management, weight bearing exercise, Vitamin D and Calcium in diet and supplementation, vasomotor symptoms, depression and anxiety, and decreased libido., Performed IUD insertions under supervision of preceptor., Performed pessary removal, cleaning, and insertion under supervision of preceptor., Used Athena to chart patient SOAP notes for preceptor to sign off on.

  • Student Preceptee- Graduate (Fall 2024)

-Alicia Davidson, APRN, Saint Elizabeth Edgewood Women’s Health

-168 hours

-Led prenatal appointments under preceptor and wrote SOAP notes. Provided PN education, discussed postpartum expectations, and answered patient questions., Performed prenatal assessment including FHTs, fundal height, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cultures, Vaginitis panels, GBS culture, assessment of discharge vs. LOF, assessment and rule out DVT, and lower extremity swelling., Led postpartum follow up visits. Provided PP education and answered questions. Discussed PPD and bottle vs. breast feeding. Referrals placed when indicated for breastfeeding complications or PPD or postpartum anxiety. Discussed SSRI and therapy for patients experiencing PPD., Performed annual gynecology exams and educated on preventative screenings like pap smears, mammograms, Colonoscopy, and DEXA., Performed problem visits including AUB, PID, PCOS, endometriosis, contraceptive management, pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, STI testing, and threatened miscarriage. Formed management plans for problem visits with preceptor., Performed speculum exams, pap smears, bimanual assessments, breast exams, STD testing and treatment, vaginitis panel testing and treatment, wet mount and whiff testing., Counseled patients on contraception, safe sex, and STI., Used interpreter services., Used Epic including charting patient SOAP notes for preceptor to sign off on.

  • Student Preceptee- Graduate, (Fall 2023 and Summer 2024)

-Stacey Mullin, CNM

-University of Cincinnati Women’s Health Midtown Office and Florence Office, 336, Prenatal intake assessments: performed assessment and asked pertinent intake information. Discussed schedule of PN care., Led prenatal appointments under preceptor, entered orders, placed referrals, and wrote SOAP notes. Provided PN education and answered patient questions., Performed prenatal assessment including FHTs, fundal height, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia cultures, Vaginitis panels, GBS culture, assessment of discharge vs. LOF, assessment and rule out DVT, and lower extremity swelling., Postpartum follow ups (2 weeks and 6 weeks out from delivery). Provided PP education and answered questions. Discussed PPD and bottle vs. breast feeding. Referrals placed when indicated for breastfeeding complications or PPD or postpartum anxiety. Discussed SSRI and therapy for patients experiencing PPD., Performed annual gynecology exams and educated on preventative screenings like pap smears, mammograms, Colonoscopy, and DEXA., Performed problem visits including AUB, PID, PCOS, endometriosis, contraceptive management, pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, STI testing, and threatened miscarriage. Formed management plans for problem visits with preceptor., Performed speculum exams, pap smears, bimanual assessments, breast exams, STD testing and treatment, vaginitis panel testing and treatment, wet mount and whiff testing., Counseled patients on contraception, safe sex, and STI., Performed IUD insertions and Nexplanon insertion under supervision of preceptor., Used interpreter services., Used Epic including charting patient SOAP notes and placing orders to be sent to preceptor to sign off on.

  • Student Preceptee- Undergraduate- Norton Children’s Hospital, 5e/5w Medical surgical, Louisville, KY, 210

-Performed head to toe assessments on assigned patients (average of 4 patients per shift)., Developed educational points and care plans for patients considering their current needs, future needs, and family/ psychosocial needs., Educated families on topics like vital signs, medications, plan of care, measuring intake and output, carb counting for diabetic patients, insulin therapy, etc., Managed family and patient needs/ concerns., Performed care patient care with patient ages ranging from infants to teenagers., Performed IV therapy, collected labs, updated vaccinations, cleaned tracheostomies, and administered insulin.

Timeline

RN- inpatient Mother Baby

Saint Elizabeth Edgewood hospital
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Support RN, Women’s Health

Health Point Family Care
04.2022 - 11.2022

RN- nurse navigator, Population Health

Saint Elizabeth Physicians
09.2021 - 04.2022

RN, inpatient, Mother Baby

Saint Elizabeth Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2021

RN, Women’s Health Clinic

Healthy Beginnings Prenatal Clinic
07.2018 - 08.2019

Patient Care Assistant, Orthopedic Medical Surgical Unit

Norton Audubon Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018

MSN - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisville