Pamela Otterstedt
Leawood,KS
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated RN with extensive pediatric care experience at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. Proven ability in patient education and team collaboration, enhancing care quality. Skilled in utilizing electronic health records and critical thinking to monitor patient progress and ensure safety. Committed to fostering positive health outcomes through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic RN 111
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Overland Park, Kansas
05.2007 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a pediatric clinic setting, assisted with the check-in process, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinics for treatment and continuation of patient care.
- Utilized electronic health records to document progress, monitoring growth velocity and trends to maintain accurate patient information efficiently.
- Administered injections and treatments according to established protocols and provider orders.
- Educated families on health maintenance and condition management strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement committee designed to improve the overall quality of patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
Shawnee Mission Hospital (Advent Health)
Shawnee Mission, KS
05.2004 - 09.2007
- Documented patient assessments and care deliveries in electronic health records accurately.
- Oriented new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures effectively.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments to new moms after delivery, and provided education on newborn care.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving the hospital setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD12-1984
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership abilities
Certification
- Advance RN 111
- CPN
- BLS
- PEARS
- 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Impower Yoga
Volunteer Work
- Horse Power - horse therapy for kids in foster care
- Stand up for Down's- serving lunch to families with Down Syndrome
Timeline
Clinic RN 111
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2007 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Shawnee Mission Hospital (Advent Health)
05.2004 - 09.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
University of Maryland, College Park
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