Theresa Weinschrott
Fort Wayne
Summary
Certified Nurse-Midwife experienced with providing comprehensive care to women during pregnancy and childbirth. Utilizes clinical expertise to ensure safe and effective care throughout prenatal and postpartum periods. Strong understanding of patient communication and support to enhance birthing experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse-Midwife Fellow
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Promoted positive patient experiences in free standing birth center environment as well as hospital environment
- Participated in high volume practice with demanding office and on-call schedule
- Conducted comprehensive prenatal assessments to ensure optimal maternal and fetal health.
- Developed personalized birth plans through collaborative discussions with expectant mothers.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate multidisciplinary care for complex cases.
- Coordinated care with consulting physicians when necessary for high-risk pregnancies or complicated births.
- Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices for optimal pregnancy outcomes through nutritional counseling and exercise recommendations.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Labor and Delivery
Fishers, IN
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Temporary travel nursing assignment on LDRP unit while waiting on midwifery credentialing
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance maternal-fetal health outcomes.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, pain management techniques, and postpartum care.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Student Nurse-Midwife
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center (FMCC)
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients, developing strong rapport by actively listening to concerns
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Supported efficient operations during clinical rotations by completing assigned tasks promptly while adhering to established guidelines.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
Student Nurse-Midwife
Community Hospital North Labor and Delivery
Indianapolis, IN
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Contributed to improved maternal health outcomes using thorough risk assessment strategies during initial consultations as well as follow-up appointments.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Developed individualized birth plans in collaboration with expectant mothers to ensure personalized care aligned with their preferences.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Labor and Delivery/High Risk Obstetrics
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during labor and delivery stages.
- 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 while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, pain management techniques, and postpartum care.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapy, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments and documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Medical-Surgical Unit
Indianapolis, IN
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, concerns, and current symptoms.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Nurse-Residency Program
Indianapolis, IN
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Participated in nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Frontier Nursing University
09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest
12-2022
Skills
- Professional demeanor, reliability, adaptability
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum care
- VBAC support
- Waterbirth support
- Routine gynecological care
- Collaborative practice
- Newborn assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Nutrition counseling
Certification
- Currently certified in BLS, ACLS, NRP
Timeline
Certified Nurse-Midwife Fellow
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center
01.2026 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Labor and Delivery
09.2025 - 11.2025
Student Nurse-Midwife
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center (FMCC)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Nurse-Midwife
Community Hospital North Labor and Delivery
02.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Labor and Delivery/High Risk Obstetrics
05.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Medical-Surgical Unit
03.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Nurse-Residency Program
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Northwest