Katelyn Smithberger
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Registered Nurse experienced in acute care inpatient oncology and outpatient primary care. Proficient in evaluating, assessment, and triaging patients, documenting histories and managing prescriptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized, service-oriented and analytical nature. Pride myself in always stepping forward to help and doing everything for the team and the patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Grandview Primary Care
Columbus, Ohio
12.2020 - Current
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Worked closely with providers to triage patients, obtain vitals and past medical history, complete appropriate testing, evaluate patient's condition, and assess plan of care.
- Initiated referrals, diagnostic orders, referrals, and managed care of referrals to specialists.
- Worked with hormone replacement therapy, individualized sports medicine and health lifestyle planning
- Performed DEXA, Bone Density Scans, Cryotherapy, PFT testing and assessment, and REE (RMR) Testing using advanced technology.
- Educated patient on treatment and management of conditions and advocated for preventative care.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
James Solove And Cancer Research Institute
Columbus, OH
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed and delivered individualized care to oncology patients in 9 separate units specialized in specifics types of cancer and illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored and cared for patients in acute care scenarios involving A-Lines, titrating drips, interpreting EKGs and managing chemotherapy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Patient Care Associate
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute
Columbus, OH
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Helped with care of up to 12 patients at a time
- Accurately evaluated vital signs, intake and output, emptied drains, performed glucose monitoring, and obtained bloodwork in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prioritized teamwork, always assisting others, and ensuring patient is receiving best care possible.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients, and assisting patients to restroom or transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Triaging and efficient evaluation of patients and implementation of plan of care
Certification
Chemotherapy Certification
Progressive Care Unit Certification
ACLS Certified
Experience with performing RMR and PFT testing, assisting with EKG Stress Testing
Timeline
Primary Care Registered Nurse
Grandview Primary Care
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
James Solove And Cancer Research Institute
03.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Associate
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute
02.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio State University