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Catherine Lehnertz

Gainesville

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UVA Culpeper Medical Center, specializing in labor and postpartum care. Proficient in maternal operating room procedures, breastfeeding support, critical patient response, and electronic fetal monitoring; I excel in making connections with my patients and fostering a safe and skilled healthcare environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Family Birth Center

UVA Culpeper Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored patients during the labor process through use of EFM and collection of vital signs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments during labor and postpartum periods to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Initiated and maintained Intravenous therapies and medications.
  • Tailored care to each individual's wishes and appropriate interventions per hospital policy.
  • Circulated cesarean sections in the maternal OR and provided perioperative care.
  • Provided newborn care and resuscitation as indicated.

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Aided in triage, labor care, and postpartum care with preceptor within scope of practice.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities and studies of maternity care
  • Promoted a positive and cleanly environment for patients by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure open lines of communication and comprehensive care coordination.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Patient assessments
  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Obstetric emergency response

Certification

  • NRP Certification - valid through 01/2027
  • BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers- Valid through 09/2026
  • Fetal Monitoring Training- Completed 10/2024
  • Breastfeeding Consortium Training- Completed 10/2024

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Family Birth Center

UVA Culpeper Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Student Registered Nurse Preceptee

Sentara Obici Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Old Dominion University

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