Dylan Kardatzke
Anderson
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 35 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.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Anderson, IN
01.1991 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions throughout labor and delivery process.
- Educated patients and families on labor procedures, pain management options, and postpartum recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal maternal and neonatal care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety during childbirth.
- Assisted physicians in various procedures such as inductions of labor, forceps or vacuum-assisted deliveries, ensuring safe outcomes for both mother and baby.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from one shift to another through detailed hand-off reports, ensuring continuity of care for all patients on the unit.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing emotional support to mothers throughout labor and delivery.
- Reduced complications during deliveries by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Provided comprehensive postpartum care for mothers recovering from childbirth while monitoring their physical health and emotional wellbeing.
- Streamlined workflow for efficient patient care by properly documenting medical records, procedures performed, and medications administered.
- Contributed to a supportive environment for new parents by offering resources on infant care techniques including feeding schedules, sleep patterns, diapering tips, bathing instructions, swaddling methods among others.
- Ensured safety of both mother and child through diligent attention to detail in all aspects of nursing care during the delivery process.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Maintained current knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and protocols while complying with all regulatory guidelines to ensure safe practice standards were upheld consistently throughout daily nursing activities.
- Participated in continuous education opportunities related to obstetrics nursing practices staying up-to-date with industry advancements affecting clinical practice standards within Labor and Delivery units.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Anderson, IN
06.1987 - 01.1991
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and potential risks.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Enhanced overall quality of care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution among patients with varying diagnoses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anderson College
Anderson, IN05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Basic life support
Neonatal Resuscitation
STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
01.1991 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
06.1987 - 01.1991
Associate of Science - Nursing
Anderson College