Professional Summary
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Work History
JENNIFERWAYTASHEK
*** * ****, ** *** 512, Pierz, MN 56364 • Home: 320-***-**** • Cell: 320-***-**** • *********@*****.*** Talented Nurse Midwife since 09/2015; Registered Nurse, 25 years experience in various settings, creating diverse background and broad knowledge base. Seeking position involving primary care of women, focusing in hallmarks of midwifery, patient education and patient advocacy. Great communication skills
Reliable
Adapt to new situations
Attention of detail
Act quickly and efficiently in emergency
Neonatal and maternity care
Culturally competent care
Patient evaluation/intervention
Patient-focused care
Competent in physical assessments
Prenatal nutrition/care knowledge
Organized calendar management
Patient and family advocacy authority
Professional bedside manner
Breastfeeding educator
Registered Nurse in Minnesota, license number R 121305-8, since 1991. APRN Designation 10/2015
Certified Nurse Midwife; American Certification Board of Midwifery 09/2015 Certified in Early OB US 1/2016
Certified in Waterbirth through Barbara Harper; Founder of Waterbirth International 2016 Certified in Nexplanon Placement 2016
Healthcare provider Basic Life Support [BLS] Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NRP] Current
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, (RNC-OB) since 2008
Certified Lactation Councilor since 2006.
Certified Nurse Midwife, 10/2015 to 08/2016
Lakewood Health System – Staples MN
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education. Ensured external follow-up where required.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Prenatal care, Education and Monitoring of Progress through pregnancy Triage/ Fetal Surveillance
Labor/Birth Support and Assistance
Repair Perineal Lacerations
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Delegated staff nurse duties.
Followed infection control procedures.
Staff RN, 10/2006 to 11/2015
St Cloud Hospital – St Cloud, MN
Charge support registered nurse on obstetric and neonatal unit. Supervise 8-10 LPNs, PCAs and non-professional staff per shift. Supervise 12-24 registered nurses per shift Participate in employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and obstetric patients. Communicate with physicians and care providers.
Ensure safe quality care Completed over 14,ooo hours of clinical work in obstetrical care at the St Cloud Hospital.
Staff RN, 01/2004 to 10/2006
Cambridge Medical Center – Cambridge, MN
Labor/ delivery(birth), mother/baby, Level I & II nursery, triage obstetrical patients. Follow Up Services to assess breast feeding and Infant wt gain, postpartum education/lactation assistance. Prenatal history/ education.
Surgical nurse caring for orthopedic, gynecological and abdominal/general surgical patients. Float to medical floor primary registered nurse for the diverse medical population. Preceptor for several labor /delivery registered nurses Charge nurse. OB Specialty Registered Nurse, 05/2000 to 12/2003
Beloit Clinic s.c. – Beloit, WI
Performed antenatal testing
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Provided patient education.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Staff Registered Nurse, 07/1991 to 12/2003
Mercy Health System – Janesville, WI
Staff nurse medical unit for two years- obstetrical/ newborn unit for remainder to career at Mercy. Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
High level of personal accountability.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Level I & II Nursery, Mother/Baby care and Labor and Delivery (Birth). Education
Affiliations
Master of Science: Nursing- Midwifery Focus, 2015
Frontier Nursing University - Hyden, KY
Nursing
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 2011
Chamberlain College of Nursing -
Nursing
Bachalor of Science Requirements
Associate of Science: Nursing, 1991
North Hennepin Community Collage - Brooklyn Park, MN Associate of Science: General and Nursing Prep, 1991 St Cloud State University - St Cloud MN
Attended St Cloud State in Conjunction with North Hennepin Community Collage for Associate Degree in Nursing.
Member of American Association of Birth Centers [AABC] since 2012 Association of Womens Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses [AWHONN] Member since 2008 American Collage of Nurse Midwifery [ACNM] Member since 2012