Catherine J. Amato
Career Objective: To secure a position as a registered nurse and counselor that will utilize
past and current experience in working medically and socially high-risk pregnant clients,
new mothers, and pediatric clients in their homes and within the community.
EDUCATION
De Paul University, Chicago IL.
Graduate School of Education,
Human Services Counseling, Family and Young Child Specialist
2003-Present
Concordia University/ West Suburban College of Nursing, River Forest, IL
Major: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1996
Minor: Developmental Psychology, May 1996
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Inducted to the Nursing Honor Society of West Suburban College of Nursing,
September 1994
Inducted to Psi Chi Psychological Society, May 1996
Breastfeeding Support Consultant Certificate of Achievement, November 1997
Received excellent standing in Pediatric Assessment course offered through the
Department of Human Services, 2001
Co-Chair of the Nurse Excellence Committee, which brings educational
opportunities to public health nurses, 2003-Present
Completed the Maternal Child Health Leadership Fellowship Program,
September 2004
Received the Community Service Leadership Award from The Infant Welfare
Society of Oak Park and River Forest, November 2004
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Oak Park Health Department, Full-time
RN, Public Health Nurse/Family Case Manager, May 2000-Present
Provides public health nursing services to families requiring complex, in-depth care.
Completes needs assessments, educates clients about health issues and refers clients to a
variety of providers. Ongoing evaluation through home visits. Sites of practice included
client homes, clinics, social service agencies, and schools. Has served as clinic charge
nurse for flu and childhood immunizations. Areas of specialty include prenatal education
and infant /childhood development. Participates in WIC education classes. Supervises
program assistant and volunteers. Keeps clinical records, records data using state wide
computer program used for the Illinois Department of Human Services Family Case
Management Program.
Mac Neal Home Care, Part-time
RN, Mother/Baby, Neonatal, Pediatrics, May 1997 – April 2001
Assesses patient for home care needs. Collaborates with home health liaison and intake
department to initiate home visit. Travels to patient’s home, completes assessment.
Interventions and teaching include serum bilirubin draws, photo-therapy, respiratory care,
cardiac monitoring, monitoring hydration status, assisting with breastfeeding. Notifies
physician of any abnormal findings. Arrange interdisciplinary consult is needed. Places
orders for supplies and DME.
DuPage County Health Department, Lombard IL, Full-time
RN, Public Health Nurse, Family Case Manager
June 1999 – May 2000
Provided public health nursing services to families requiring complex, in-depth care.
Completed needs assessment, educated clients about health issues and refers clients to
local services. Ongoing evaluation through home visits. Sites of practice included client
homes, clinics, and schools. Has served as clinic charge nurse for flu and childhood
immunizations. Areas of specialty include prenatal education and infant /childhood
development. Participated in WIC education classes. Supervised volunteers, kept clinical
records, recorded data using state wide computer program.
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood IL, Full-time
RN, OB Department, Newborn Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care
January 1999 – June 1999
Provided skilled nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients,
including those considered high risk deliveries. Monitoring both mother and baby vital
signs, lab values, administering medications and providing patient support. Educational
responsibilities include facilitating mother/infant bonding by providing anticipatory
guidance regarding maternal newborn needs. High risk delivery infants brought to
newborn, or neonatal intensive care unit for further assessment and interventions.
Mac Neal Hospital, Berwyn IL, Full-time
RN OB Dept., June 1996- December 1998
Provided skilled nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.
Assumed independent care as well as collaborative care with physicians and other
members of the health care team. Monitoring both mother and baby vital signs, lab values,
administering medications and providing patient support. Educational responsibilities
include facilitating mother/infant bonding by providing anticipatory guidance regarding
maternal/newborn needs. Breastfeeding specialist and resource person for unit. Attends
classes on breastfeeding, gives yearly in-services to staff. Frequently acted as charge
nurse, performing tasks such as staffing and bed assignments.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST