Kari Zorad
Gilbert
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in antepartum and intrapartum care. Proven expertise in breastfeeding support and patient education, ensuring positive outcomes for mothers and newborns.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Coordinated labor and delivery processes to ensure timely interventions for patients.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs, providing immediate responses to changes in conditions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in labor support and emergency response techniques.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, pain management options, and newborn care practices.
Lead School Nurse
Gila River Healthcare
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Led health assessments and screenings to ensure student wellness and compliance with state regulations.
- Developed and implemented health education programs promoting preventive care among students and staff.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Conducted emergency response drills, enhancing readiness for medical emergencies within the school environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support students with special needs and develop appropriate care plans tailored to individual requirements.
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Assessed and monitored maternal and fetal health during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized birth plans.
- Administered medications and interventions as per established protocols.
- Educated patients on childbirth options, pain management, and postpartum care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cody Regional Health
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve labor and delivery efficiency and safety protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient satisfaction during the delivery experience.
Registered Nurse
North Big Horn Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment processes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY12-2027
Skills
- Antepartum care
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Newborn care
- Intrapartum care
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Lead School Nurse
Gila River Healthcare
06.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cody Regional Health
10.2013 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
North Big Horn Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming