Renee Waldron-Kesepalli RN, MSN
Naperville,IL
Summary
A dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 25 years of diverse clinical experience, including high-risk obstetrics, mother-baby care, pre-operative and post-anesthesia care, case management, quality management, and nursing education. Passionate about making a positive impact on patient care and outcomes with excellent communication, leadership, and teaching skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Nurse Advocate, Team Lead, Emergency Response Nurse, Policy Administrator
Charitable Health Care Wholistic Medical Clinic
01.2017 - Current
- Educated on healthy living habits through discussions on nutrition, exercise, and stress management
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals across various specialties, including pediatrics and mental health
- Managed First Aid services for large-scale events and provided emergency responses
Perinatal Education Breastfeeding Educator (RN Part-Time)
Northwestern Central Du Page Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered engaging breastfeeding classes virtually and in person for expectant parents
- Contributed to quality management projects aimed at improving maternity patient outcomes
- Received outstanding feedback from participants for effective course facilitation
Infusion RN (RN Part-Time)
Interim Healthcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed IV drug infusions and patient care documentation, ensuring timely and efficient therapy
- Achieved a 100% patient satisfaction rate and 100% success in IV starts
Corporate Wellness Nurse (RN Part-Time)
Abbott & Abbie Vie Pharmaceuticals
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Served as Clinical Lead for COVID-19 and flu clinics, administering 75-100 vaccines per clinic day
- Conducted COVID-19 testing using PCR-ID NOW and Antigen-Binax, serving 75-200 clients daily
- Administered COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, vaccinating 80-175 clients per day
- Ensured thorough health history reviews and compliance with vaccination protocols
- Maintained a strict 100% compliance rate through daily quality audits and infection control measures
RN OB Case Manager & Medicaid Quality Manager (RN Full-Time)
Phoenix Health Plan/Tenet Conifer Health
01.2014 - 09.2015
- OB Case Mgmt
- Coordinated comprehensive care for OB patients, ensuring optimal pre & postnatal outcomes through personalized care plans, resources allocation, and patient education
- Facilitated NICU meetings for Utilization Review and Neonatologists to ensure proper discharge management
- HEDIS Overview reading two seasons
- Led a team to achieve 100% Medicaid compliance through regular medical reviews and education
RN Clinical Nurse Educator (RN Part-Time)
OB Clinical Nurse Educator, Glendale Community College
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Educated second-year RN students in clinical settings, fostering a positive learning environment
- Maintained high student evaluation scores while exceeding college policies and expectations
RN Nurse Educator (RN Full-Time)
Brown Mackie College of Nursing
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Instructed in medical-surgical care, gerontology, hospice, rehabilitation nursing, and long-term care
- Received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Student Services
Registered Nurse, RN Labor & Delivery (RN Full-Time)
West Valley Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided compassionate care in OB-Triage, Labor & Delivery, and postpartum, Level IINursery, OR-Circulator
- Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor for new graduates and nursing students
- Served on Shared Governance Committees: The Physician-Nurse Collaboration Committee, Service Improvement Committee, and the Peoples Committee
RN Clinical Nurse Supervisor-OB Case Management (RN-Full Time)
United Health Care
04.2007 - 06.2009
- Delivered OB health education and training to corporate maternity program beneficiaries
- Developed educational programs and managed a team of six RN case managers
- Received 'Time Warner Nurse of Year Award.'
RN Pharmaceutical Representative (RN-Full Time)
Mead Johnson
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Presented Enfamil formula to pediatric practices and executed medical education programs
RN Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery (Full-Time RN)
Arrowhead Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Provided nursing care in Labor & Delivery, Ob Triage, postpartum, and newborn nursery settings, OR-Circulator
- Served as Clinical Educator and Preceptor for nursing students and onboarded and trained new RN’s joining our team
RN Endoscopy Nursing (PRN-RN)
Surgicenter and Digestive Health Center of Arizona
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Pre-op and PACU Care
- Completed H&P, Started IV’s, Adm
- Pre-procedure meds, provided post-procedure care
Travel Nurse - L&D (RN Full-Time)
Prentice Woman's Hospital at Northwestern Medicine
06.2002 - 09.2002
High Risk OB Antepartum/Postpartum/ L&D RN Full-Time
Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2002
- Provided expert care for high-risk pregnancies, ensuring safe deliveries and healthy outcomes
- Collaborated with OB physicians to enhance patient care and streamline treatment protocols
- Mentored new graduate RN’s and student nurses, fostering a learning environment and improving team performance
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-ED) - Nursing Education
Walden University
01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM01.1999
Skills
- Nursing education and student advocate
- Patient and family advocate
- Symptom management
- Patient safety
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement
- Medication management
- Exceptional IV skills
- Life long learner
Certification
- Breastfeeding Counselor Certification, 10/22, 12/25
- BLS Provider (American Heart Ass.), 06/24, 06/26
- Well Coach Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), 02/22
- HEDIS Certification (NCQA and Care National), 01/19, 12/23
- Plant Based Nutrition Certification (eCornell), 08/18
- RN License, Arizona, 07/99, 04/25
- RN License, Illinois, 05/01, 05/26
Affiliations
American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 2023-Current
Hobbies and Interests
- Daily walks with our Golden Retriever, Lucy in the dog park
- Meditation
- Swimming
- Reading
- Volunteering
Awards
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Student Services, Brown Mackie College of Nursing, 2013
- Daisy Award Nominee, West Valley Hospital, 2012
- Time Warner- Nurse of the Year Award, United Health Care, Maternity Case Mgmt., 2009
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Walden University, 1999, 2012
- Golden Key National Honors Society, University of New Mexico, 1999
Timeline
Perinatal Education Breastfeeding Educator (RN Part-Time)
Northwestern Central Du Page Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Infusion RN (RN Part-Time)
Interim Healthcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
Corporate Wellness Nurse (RN Part-Time)
Abbott & Abbie Vie Pharmaceuticals
07.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer Nurse Advocate, Team Lead, Emergency Response Nurse, Policy Administrator
Charitable Health Care Wholistic Medical Clinic
01.2017 - Current
RN OB Case Manager & Medicaid Quality Manager (RN Full-Time)
Phoenix Health Plan/Tenet Conifer Health
01.2014 - 09.2015
RN Nurse Educator (RN Full-Time)
Brown Mackie College of Nursing
06.2012 - 05.2013
RN Clinical Nurse Educator (RN Part-Time)
OB Clinical Nurse Educator, Glendale Community College
01.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, RN Labor & Delivery (RN Full-Time)
West Valley Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2012
RN Clinical Nurse Supervisor-OB Case Management (RN-Full Time)
United Health Care
04.2007 - 06.2009
RN Pharmaceutical Representative (RN-Full Time)
Mead Johnson
01.2006 - 01.2007
RN Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery (Full-Time RN)
Arrowhead Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2006
Travel Nurse - L&D (RN Full-Time)
Prentice Woman's Hospital at Northwestern Medicine
06.2002 - 09.2002
RN Endoscopy Nursing (PRN-RN)
Surgicenter and Digestive Health Center of Arizona
01.2000 - 01.2003
High Risk OB Antepartum/Postpartum/ L&D RN Full-Time
Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
05.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
University of New Mexico
- Breastfeeding Counselor Certification, 10/22, 12/25
- BLS Provider (American Heart Ass.), 06/24, 06/26
- Well Coach Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), 02/22
- HEDIS Certification (NCQA and Care National), 01/19, 12/23
- Plant Based Nutrition Certification (eCornell), 08/18
- RN License, Arizona, 07/99, 04/25
- RN License, Illinois, 05/01, 05/26
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-ED) - Nursing Education
Walden University
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