Stephanie Kautzman
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN with comprehensive experience in managing patient care within both inpatient and outpatient settings. Strong skills in delivering education to patients and families, coordinating with healthcare professionals, and using electronic health record systems efficiently. Proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Over 20 years experience in obstetrics and women’s health.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory RN
Essentia Health
Bismarck, ND
01.2012 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Facilitated referrals to specialty services when indicated by the plan of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory values, medications and other indicators of health status.
- Assisted physicians with office procedures, such as suturing, wound care, and minor surgeries.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provided direct nursing care to outpatients in an ambulatory setting.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
RN - Labor and Delivery
St Alexius Hospital
Bismarck, ND
12.2001 - 12.2011
- Ensured safety of both mother and baby before discharge from hospital.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Assisted physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Managed emergency situations requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, resuscitation, or intervention for mother or infant according to established protocols.
- Performed vaginal exams to assess dilation and effacement of cervix.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted physicians during deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.
- Provided emotional support to family members throughout labor process.
- Initiated breastfeeding support for mothers in the immediate post-delivery period.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND04-2001
Skills
- CLC certified
- RNC-OB certification
- NST application and monitoring
- Patient triage
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Ambulatory RN
Essentia Health
01.2012 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery
St Alexius Hospital
12.2001 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary