Independence, MO *****
Hm 816-***-****
Cel 816-***-****
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Carol A. Petrini
Objective Lead a healthcare team in pursuit of excellence, while
providing a welcoming, family-centered hospital experience
for our patients.
Experience 2001-present Truman Medical Center Kansas City,
MO
Neonatal Intensive Care RN, LIII Nursery
Provided primary nursing care to critically ill and
premature infants and their families throughout the
neonatal period in an urban teaching hospital setting.
Attended deliveries of well and critically ill infants with
pediatric team, providing initial evaluation and
resuscitative measures as necessary. Precepted graduate
nursing students. Chair of Professional Practice
Committee. Promoted to Staff Nurse III in December 2009.
1999-2001 North Kansas City Hospital Kansas City, MO
Labor and Delivery/Maternity Care RN
Provided primary nursing care to low- and high-risk mothers
and their families throughout the perinatal period.
1998-1999 COMI Chad, Africa
International Volunteer
Coordinated encounters with ten established rural women's
groups to define objectives, create action plans, and
exchange ideas and experiences in order to increase revenue
and autonomy.
1996-1998 US Peace Corps Chad, Africa
Community Health Volunteer
Collaborated with local health care workers and existing
NGOs to improve the quality and documentation of prenatal
care in a village dispensary. Assisted in the development
of a prenatal consultation protocol intended for
traditional birth attendants. Trained teens to act as
community peer educators in HIV prevention.
1995-1996 University Hospital Columbia, MO
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse II
Provided primary nursing care to women and their families
throughout the perinatal period. Assisted surgeons as
circulating nurse during gynecologic and obstetric
procedures. Developed protocols for nursing procedures.
Education 1988-1994 University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2009- present University of Mary Bismarck, ND
Master of Science in Nursing Administration, planned
completion December 2010.
Certifications Breastfeeding Educator Certified 3/8/00
NRP Certified Exp 07/12
CPR Certified Exp 03/11
NCC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Exam passed 10/27/08
Licensure MO RN 135728 exp 04/11
Committees Breastfeeding task force, Chair of Skin to Skin Care Committee,
NICU Committee, NICU Professional Practice Committee Chair
Professional Member of Academy of Neonatal Nursing since 2005
Affiliations