Victoria Kleitz
Registered nurse
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
TimberRidge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Ocala, FL
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Mount Saint Mary's Hospital
Niagara Falls, NY
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Eastern Niagara Hospital
Lockport, NY
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Lockport Memorial Hospital
Lockport, NY
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Medina Memorial Hospital
Medina, NY
01.1977 - 01.2002
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NYSkills
- Patient Condition Monitoring and Assessment
- Accurate Documentation using Meditech and Point Click Care
- Experience in Medical-Surgical, ICU, Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency, Rehabilitation and Long term care
- Experience in doctor offices, filling in
Certification
- Licensed Nurse - New York State
- Licensed Nurse - Florida Compact State
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TimberRidge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Mount Saint Mary's Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Eastern Niagara Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Lower Keys Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Lockport Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Medina Memorial Hospital
01.1977 - 01.2002
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing Practice
Genesee Community College
- Licensed Nurse - New York State
- Licensed Nurse - Florida Compact State
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