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Natalie M. Kemmerling

5631 Wild Horse Dr., Indianapolis

Summary

A knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse well-versed in patient-centered care, ensuring optimal patient safety. Known for fostering collaborative teamwork and adapting to dynamic clinical environments while balancing a high-volume task load.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Nurse

IU Health University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Educate patients and family regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Manage patients recovering from surgical procedures.
  • Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enact prescribed treatment strategies.

Surgery and Trauma Nurse

IU Health Riley Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed caseload of 3-4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.

Multi-Specialty Surgical Nurse

IU Health Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitated wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Liability Claims Adjuster

Geico
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews of witnesses and claimants to gather facts and information.

Infant Child Development Specialist

Honey Grove Educational Center
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values, and needs.
  • Created developmentally appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Conducted quarterly educational, behavioral, and well-being assessments.

Preschool Teacher

Katie’s Kids Learning Center
11.2013 - 11.2017
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12.2020

Secondary Education Certification -

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications/English

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.2000

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Task prioritization
  • Intake and discharge
  • IV insertion
  • Post-anesthesia care

Certification

  • BLS certified

Timeline

Perioperative Nurse

IU Health University Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Surgery and Trauma Nurse

IU Health Riley Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2022

Multi-Specialty Surgical Nurse

IU Health Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2021

Liability Claims Adjuster

Geico
07.2018 - 05.2019

Infant Child Development Specialist

Honey Grove Educational Center
12.2017 - 06.2018

Preschool Teacher

Katie’s Kids Learning Center
11.2013 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University

Secondary Education Certification -

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications/English

Indiana University Bloomington

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