Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

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, MN
10.2019

Associate Degree - Nursing

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2016

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Generals

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2014

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)
Naomi Defoe