Katara Watford
Lawrenceville
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Postpartum Nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital, skilled in medication administration and critical thinking. Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and ensure smooth transitions in the postpartum period.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery to promote optimal health and wellness
- Monitored postpartum patients for signs of complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, infection, and postpartum depression, intervening promptly when necessary
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Nurse Extern
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Participated in educational sessions and training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Post Graduate Certificate - FNP
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2027
Masters - Nursing
Brenau University
Norcross, GA05-2023
Bachelors - Public Health
UAB
Birmingham, AL12-2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Team Player
Certification
BLS CPR American Heart Association November 2022
NRP American Academy of Pediatrics November 2024
Timeline
Postpartum Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Post Graduate Certificate - FNP
Georgia College And State University
Masters - Nursing
Brenau University
Bachelors - Public Health
UAB
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