KELLY

RICKMAN, RN
3121 FRANKLIN AVENUE EAST, SEATTLE, WA 98102 | 512.517.8847 | KELLYRICKMAN@GMAIL.COM

SUMMARY
Highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse and Student Nurse Midwife with a range of experience
in midwifery and obstetric and gynecologic nursing. This includes experience in: patient communication, education,
including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care. Dedicated to collaborative and supportive settings that enhance
and ensure excellent patient centered care. Seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife position to provide compassionate, holistic,
evidence based care to patients and their families.
EDUCATION
2015







2006

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Doctorate in Nursing Practice: Nurse-Midwifery

Doctoral Capstone Project: Somali CenteringPregnancy
Graduation: June 2015

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Bachelors in Nursing
Senior Project: Health Fair Coordinator
Student Nurse Association: Class Representative
Deans List

MIDWIFERY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Intrapartum 4 & Integration
Intrapartum 3

Intrapartum 2

Intrapartum 1

Womens Healthcare
& Gynecology

Swedish Ballard Midwifery Practice, Swedish Ballard Seattle

Group Health Midwifery Practice, Group Health Seattle
Providence Everett Midwifery Practice, Providence Medical Center Everett
Sally Avenson, ARNP, CNM, Private practice`
Lynda Radka, ARNP, Group Health Silverdale

SKILLS
SNM Clinical Experience:

Computer Proficiencies:

To date: 44 births, 57 labor managements, 12 cesarean assists, 20 newborn H&P

Full-scope midwifery care in a variety of settings with first assist privileges, gynecology
and well-woman care, perimenopausal management, colposcopy, miscarriage and
abortion management, newborn care, CenteringPregnancy, GDM on oral hypoglycemic
medications, chronic hypertension, pre-eclampsia on magnesium sulfate, induction of
labor counseling, TOLAC, multiple gestation, first assist, suturing, first trimester
ultrasounds.

EPIC, Microsoft Office

RELATED EXPERIENCE
February 2011- August 2012













March 2008- December 2012

Seton Medical Center, Austin, TX, Staff RN, Labor and Delivery
Supported family centered labor and delivery and antepartum nursing care in a high-
volume setting with both high-risk and low-risk patients. Circulated in OR and delivered
PACU care. Oriented new graduates and new hires and mentored senior nursing student.
Obtained OB Limited Ultrasound skills.
Variety of Facilities, Oregon and Washington, Travel RN, Labor and Delivery

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February 2007- March 2008

Labor and Delivery, postpartum and newborn care in high risk and low risk populations in
both rural and urban hospitals. Worked with a variety of delivering providers, including
OB/GYN, CNM, and Family Practice physicians.
University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX, Staff RN Labor and Delivery
Coordinated and implemented safe patient care for diverse, high-risk antepartum and
intrapartum patients in a fast paced, high-volume teaching hospital. Collaborated with
Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, NICU staff, Attending OB/GYN and resident physicians.
Acquired Spanish vocabulary related to the Labor and Delivery setting.

PROFESSIONAL AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES

2013 current

University of Washington Teaching Assistant- Center for Excellence in Nursing Education

Coordinate, facilitate and teach nursing skills through simulation-based learning activities
to undergraduate BSN students in the Learning Lab.
2013 2015

Somali CenteringPregnancy at Columbia Health Center
Participated in implementation and quality improvement of CenteringPregnancy for a
Somali specific group.
2013


ACNM Residency Task Force
Participated in conference calls to brainstorm and strategize developing residency
programs for new midwives as they transition into practice.
2012


Senior Capstone Student Mentor




Mentored senior capstone student from the University of Texas in labor and




delivery.
2010-2011
Harmony Event Medicine Volunteer
Provided basic life support, medical aid and crisis assistance services to patrons of large
gatherings, events, and concerts in Eugene, OR.
2006 Research Assistant
Assisted with coordination of research implementation: Breast Cancer Awareness in the
Latino Community.
2005


Refugee Shelter Volunteer
Organized local medical and relief services for hurricane Katrina survivors and refugees in
Nacogdoches, TX.
MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Nurse Midwives
AWHONN
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

ACTIVE LICENSURE
Registered Nurse, Washington State
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
REFERENCES
Available upon request