Deborah Mitchell
Independence
Summary
Experienced RNC skilled with care of women before, during and after childbirth. Cared for and coached women on nutrition, taught stretching techniques and monitored health of unborn infants. Obstetrics Nurse with 27 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
University Health Kansas City (Lakewood)
01.1988 - Current
- LPN LTC , Truman Medical Center, 2 south. Charge Nurse for CNA's and 50 LTC residents. 1988-1999
- Registered Nurse on LDRP at UH LW Medical Center. 1999-2024 (present). Caring for patients in Labor and delivery, assisting Residents and Doctors with delivery, prep, and recovery after giving birth. Caring for Newborns when well or compromised health. Assist with breast feeding with maternal newborn nutrition. Teaching new mothers on care during postpartum and well newborn care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines with right patient, right route, and right medication, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices. Hand sanitizer in and out of rooms.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones. Provide bereavement planning and care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of labor progress or emergent situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes School of Nursing
Kansas City, MO05.1999
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Preeclampsia Management
- Antepartum care
- Breastfeeding support
- High-risk obstetrics
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Prenatal education
- Patient Safety
- Compassionate Care
- Patient confidentiality
- Uterine Massage
- Gestational Diabetes Management
- Infection prevention
- Epidural Administration
- Newborn care
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Continuing education
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- IV insertion and management
- Caesarean Section Assistance
- Pregnancy Loss Support
- Induction management
- Postpartum hemorrhage control
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
- Emotional Support
- Health Promotion
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Accurate Documentation
- Time management abilities
Locations
RELAX, SLEEP
Personal Information
Employee ID: 3689
Certification
- Certified Obstetric Training -
- Certified breast feeding educator
- ACLS
- NRP
- Fetal monitoring
- CPR
Timeline
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
University Health Kansas City (Lakewood)
01.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes School of Nursing
- Certified Obstetric Training -
- Certified breast feeding educator
- ACLS
- NRP
- Fetal monitoring
- CPR
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