Patrick Kernan Quinn

Provided excellent management of care for obstetric, emergency department, and critical care patients.

Performed diagnostic testing, triage examinations, and provided care to women during antepartum, labor, and postpartum periods. Managed emergency resuscitation efforts for critically ill or injured patients. Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care. Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.

In-house travel staff for UPMC hospitals.

Provided patient education on labor progression and delivery techniques.

Assessed patients' medical condition and developed individualized care plans based on diagnosis.

Provided direct patient care in the Obstetric Emergency Department, including triage assessment, IV insertion and medication administration.

Provided patient care before, during and after surgery, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, positioning patients on the operating table, and managing infection control protocols.

Provide care to women and their newborns during antepartum, intrapartum, and recovery phases. Monitor and treat patients for potential high-risk problems. Monitor, interpret, and chart fetal heart tones. Manage medication for induction and augmentation of labor. Prevent and treat post-partum hemorrhage. Educate and support mothers and their families about the birth process.

Assignments in Burlington, VT at UVMC Hospital (3,000 annual deliveries), Kaiser Permanente in Panroama City, CA (3000 annual deliveries), Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank CA (2200 annual deliveries) and in Salem, MA at NSMC Salem Hospital (1,300 annual deliveries).

Oversaw 84 vaccination sites in Riverside County. Managed a dedicated team of over 800 RNs and LVNs in day-to-day duties. Reported vaccination data directly to the California Surgeon General on a daily basis and ensured timely reporting of vaccine incidents via the VERYS system. Collaborated closely with staff. Worked to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line cost efficacy. Oversaw operations for the successful administration of over 900,000 vaccinations, meticulously adhering to both state and national guidelines for vaccine distribution. Prioritized safety, compliance, and quality service delivery.

Oversee and direct the care of pregnant women and their families. Responsible for the care of pregnant patients and their families in antepartum, intrapartum, and recovery period. Care for the patient during vaginal and cesarean delivery, including circulating during cesarian delivery, as well as other OB surgical procedures. Work in OB-ICU managing care of high-risk patients. Manage medication for induction and augmentation of labor. Prevent and treat post-partum hemorrhage. Serve as primary nurse leading the collaboration of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Oversee and direct the care of assistive personnel, maintaining final accountability for the care given to assigned patients. This facility performs 11,000 annual deliveries and is a Magnet Certified hospital.