Kathryn Amato
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Well qualified Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Working well under pressure and skillfully able to handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Providing role as charge nurse to lead unit during shifts
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Server
The Grapevine Restaurant
Coral, PA
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Student Nurse Intern
Penn Highlands Brookville
Brookville, PA
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
Direct Care Worker
Rustic Manor Personal Care Home
Indiana, PA
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.2019
Skills
- Accurate Documentation through CERNER
- Microsoft Windows
- Alaris IV pumps
- Preop and post op on MedSurg units
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection & starting IVs
- Monitoring and assessment of Vital Signs along with patients condition
- Management of Chest Tubes, abdominal drains, central lines, peripheral lines, foley catheters, GI drains, surgical drains, tracheostomies, NG/NGJ tubes, fistulas, enemas
- Administration of blood products
- management and administration of medications including PCA pumps, heparin drips, and non titratable IV drips
- Interpreting EKGs and knowing when to contact MD or call codes
- Care of patient populations including COVID, Transplant (liver/kidney), Hepatology, Surgical Oncology, Telemetry, Step down, MedSurg
Certification
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Active Pennsylvania and Hawaii RN licenses
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
02.2020 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Penn Highlands Brookville
05.2019 - 06.2019
Direct Care Worker
Rustic Manor Personal Care Home
05.2018 - 05.2019
Server
The Grapevine Restaurant
09.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania