Naomi Defoe
Cloquet,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills with 8+ years of nursing expertise. Along with clinical nursing, supportive lactation consultant providing support, education, feeding plans. Excellent communicator with a patient and caring demeanor.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
Cloquet , MN
02.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and conducted routine home visits to assess patient's condition, progress with lactation, infant weight, and family assessments utilizing general home visiting and Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) curriculums.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Planned and participated in large scale COVID-19 testing/vaccinations throughout COVID-19 pandemic
- Managed Doula/WIC Peer Program and supported staff in day-to-day operations, built strong and trusting rapport with client's, medical providers, and hospital staff. Monitored doula/WIC staff performance and addressed issues. Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
Cloquet , MN
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health care services to meet patient's complex care needs.
- Participated in the care management of patients with substance use disorder and administered medication assisted therapy (MAT) medications.
- Triaged patient's symptoms via telephone, in-person, and organization email by utilizing effective communication and critical thinking skills.
- Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
Cloquet , MN
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Greeted each patient, obtain chief complaint, vital signs, and prepare patient for exam
- Administered immunizations using clinic scheduling, as well Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC)
- Answered medical appointment desk phones and schedule patients for medical, nursing and lab visits.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fond du Lac Assisted Living Residence
Cloquet , MN
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Performed and documented routine delegated medical and/or nursing assigned therapy procedures such as: monitoring vital signs, blood glucose readings, simple wound care, etc
- Provided medication assistance and/or medication administration to residents after receiving required training, and under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Monitored activities of daily living of residents and encouraged participation in group activities, entertainment, and other events.
- Meal preparation, including cooking and baking for up to 15 people per meal, adhering to established menus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN10.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN05.2016
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Cloquet, MN05.2015
Associate of Arts - Generals
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN05.2014
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Client Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Building
- Preventive Healthcare
- Culturally Sensitive
- Prenatal/Postnatal Care
- Lactation Support
- Community Outreach
Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (
- Public Health Nurse
- Doula
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Indigenous Lactation Counselor
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
02.2020 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
01.2017 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fond du Lac Human Services
08.2015 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fond du Lac Assisted Living Residence
08.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Associate of Arts - Generals
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (
- Public Health Nurse
- Doula
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Indigenous Lactation Counselor
- BLS for healthcare providers (CPR and AED)
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