Kathleen Forte
Knoxville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation, obstetric emergency response, and neonatal resuscitation. Committed to enhancing patient autonomy and advocating for family-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor and delivery to ensure safety and timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients in labor.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during childbirth.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, pain management, and postpartum care options.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in labor and delivery techniques and patient care standards.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- 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.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Monitored high-risk antepartum patients to identify changes in condition and initiate timely interventions.
- Facilitated support for families navigating challenges related to fetal loss, preterm deliveries, and traumatic birth experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island, RI05-2022
Skills
- Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation (CEFM)
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Emotional support
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- Antepartum care
Certification
- BLS/ ACLS
- NRP
- CEFM
- STABLE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UT Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island