Katherine Hafner
Greenville
Summary
Compassionate OBGYN Nurse with expertise in assessing and addressing patient health needs, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and providing comprehensive patient education. Dedicated to advocating for women's health, empowering patients to make informed decisions, and ensuring optimal care throughout labor and postpartum recovery. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a patient-centered approach. Passionate about continuing to contribute these skills to women's health services while fostering positive patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse, High Risk OBGYN
Prisma Health
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and support to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages.
- Administered Magnesium infusions for pre-eclampsia management both during antepartum and postpartum periods.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals in managing the care of obstetrics and gynecology patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated smooth recovery for postpartum patients through timely wound care management, breastfeeding support, and emotional counseling when needed.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
Prisma Health, Medical Telemetry and Renal Transplant Unit
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Accurately obtains blood glucose levels and patient vitals, reporting to Nursing per facility protocols
- Providing excellent patient centered care in a skillful, knowledgeable manner based off the patient's plan of care
- Maintaining accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient documentation via Epic and updating healthcare team
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support Nursing functions and activities of daily living
Volunteer
Homestead Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2019
- 50 hours of clerical support
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe
- Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel
- Coordinated company records and resources to assist team members with special projects
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med-Tech
Rolling Green Village
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Documented and updated patient data on medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
- Administration of medication and treatments as scheduled
- Provided care for postoperative, long term and dementia patients
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in patient health status and adverse effects of medications to Nursing staff
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Greenville Technical College
05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Pain management
- Family education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), South Carolina, License #272170
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association, Certification #1iey9tflr7uxtmtompvnossv
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)- American Association of Pediatrics, Certification #1hv38rggz0j8laolmmgvnxha
Accomplishments
- Clinical Excellence Award: Health Promotion and Risk Reduction- Maternal Child, October 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse, High Risk OBGYN
Prisma Health
09.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Prisma Health, Medical Telemetry and Renal Transplant Unit
09.2019 - 09.2023
Volunteer
Homestead Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med-Tech
Rolling Green Village
10.2014 - 12.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Greenville Technical College
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