Katherine E.

deS, BSN, C-EFM

kdesa@health-quest.org

Education

SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Utica, NY

MSN Nursing Education
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
BSN Nursing
Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, New
York Mu Chapter
Experience evaluating evidence based research and
implications for patient care
Helped organize community teaching event to promote
influenza transmission prevention
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
BA in English
Tutored English in University writing center
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Studied Business Management
Social Chair & Finance Committee Member- Zeta Tau Alpha
Sorority
Organized numerous fundraising and community service
events, including those for Habitat for Humanity, Couture for
a Cure, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Certifications:
RNC-OB, C-EFM, BLS, BLS Instructor, NRP, ACLS
Seminars include Inpatient Obstetrics, Essential Skills for
Intrapartum Care, OB on Trial & EFM Review
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Instructor

To be
complet
ed
12/2015

06

20

2001

20
10 &
2013
2015

Career History & Accomplishments

Director of Maternity Services
Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck NY
Develops and implements nursing service objectives, policies
and procedures to maintain quality nursing care
Senior Nurse Educator
Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck NY
Revamped new hire onboarding process to ensure policy and
regulatory compliance for new hires
Organized Ebola staff preparedness sessions and ongoing
training for Hospital staff; created system-wide level online
training module to help ensure compliance with DOH
regulations
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams at multiple affiliates
to create system-wide sepsis training
RNC - OB
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie NY
Labor and Delivery RNC for high risk Obstetrical Unit
Charge Nurse experienced with managing patient flow issues
Preceptor for Nursing students and new hires
Assist with designing and running Noelle Training
Simulations for staff and community groups
Provide clinical input for the Powerchart Maternity Team
responsible for creating a multihospital electronic medical
record system
Medical Assistant
Hudson Valley Heart Center, Poughkeepsie NY
Unit Secretary & Nursing Assistant
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie NY

Oct.
2015present
2014present

20072014

20032005
20012003

Memberships & Affiliations

Member Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society

Member AWHONN since 2010