Dedicated healthcare professional poised for a role as a Nurse Practitioner, equipped with a robust foundation in women's health care. Demonstrated success in impactful patient management and health promotion, fostering positive outcomes through comprehensive care. Renowned for exceptional team collaboration and the ability to thrive in dynamic clinical environments. Core competencies include patient education, clinical assessment, and strategic treatment planning, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Billings, MT
04.2024 - Current
Manages multidisciplinary care for antepartum, labor, recovery, postpartum, and pediatric patients, focusing on delivering tailored support for both low and high-risk laboring women and newborns in the NICU.
Delivers high-level, quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity.
Monitors fetal heart rates to identify potential complications and enable timely interventions.
Assists in the delivery of newborns, ensuring maternal and infant safety throughout the process, and assists in complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and operative vaginal deliveries.
Supports new mothers and families by providing emotional support and expert guidance during labor, delivery, and throughout NICU and pediatric care.
Uses critical thinking to communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Downtown Clinic – Midwifery & Women's Health
Billings, MT
10.2023 - 04.2024
Delivered compassionate patient care during prenatal and postpartum phases.
Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Developed and implemented educational programs on breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, reproductive health, and prenatal nutrition to support patient knowledge and infant well-being.
Supported women's overall health by assisting in routine gynecological exams, including Pap smears, breast examinations, STD testing, and contraceptive counseling.
Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in managing the care of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow efficiency in the clinic.
Streamlined workflow for medical staff by maintaining accurate electronic health records and updating relevant documentation.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Billings, MT
11.2021 - 10.2023
Achieved seamless patient transitions from admission to discharge in inpatient and outpatient environments through effective care coordination.
Provided exceptional patient care during complex endoscopic procedures, fostering a safe and comfortable environment.
Educated patients on procedural expectations, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety.
Directed teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes through adherence to care standards and best practices.
Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing procedure turnaround times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Legacy Silverton Medical Center
Silverton, OR
07.2016 - 10.2021
Managed multidisciplinary care for antepartum, labor, recovery, and postpartum, focusing on delivering tailored support for both low and high-risk laboring women.
Delivered high-level, quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity.
Monitored fetal heart rates to identify potential complications and enable timely interventions.
Assisted in the delivery of newborns, ensuring maternal and infant safety throughout the process, and assisted in complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and operative vaginal deliveries.
Supported new mothers and families by providing emotional support and expert guidance during labor and delivery.
Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the patient's hospital stay.
Assisted with successful resuscitation efforts for critically ill newborns, prioritizing immediate needs and stabilizing vital signs.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in neonatal nursing.
Served as a preceptor to new graduate nurses, sharing knowledge of best practices in neonatal nursing while supporting their professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Albany, OR
11.2013 - 07.2016
Managed multidisciplinary care for antepartum, labor recovery, postpartum, gynecological surgery, and pediatric patients, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse needs.
Delivered high-level, quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity.
Monitored fetal heart rates to identify potential complications and enable timely interventions.
Assisted in the delivery of newborns, ensuring maternal and infant safety throughout the process, and assisted in complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and operative vaginal deliveries.
Supported new mothers and families by providing emotional support and expert guidance during labor and delivery, and throughout specialized pediatric care.
Used critical thinking to communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Salem Clinic OBGYN
Salem, OR
08.2012 - 11.2013
Delivered compassionate patient care during prenatal and postpartum phases.
Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Developed and implemented educational programs on breastfeeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, reproductive health, and prenatal nutrition to support patient knowledge and infant well-being.
Facilitated interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, advanced practitioners, and healthcare professionals to optimize care for obstetrics and gynecology patients.
Supported women's overall health by assisting in routine gynecological exams, including Pap smears, breast examinations, STD testing, and contraceptive counseling.
Streamlined workflow for medical staff by maintaining accurate electronic health records and updating relevant documentation.
Education
Master of Science - In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kaitlyn Leenheers, PA-C, Physician Assistant - Maternal Fetal Medicine and Midwifery & Women's Health, Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, 1-317-626-7995, Kaitlyn.Leenheers@imail.org
Nancy Brace, BSN, IBCLC, GI Lab Nurse, Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Former Lactation Specialist at Legacy Silverton Medical Center, 1-503-409-0117, Nancybrace@live.com
Erin Fergus, MSN, RNC-OB, Nurse Manager - Family Birth Center, Legacy Silverton Medical Center, 1-503-910-2494, Efergus@lhs.org