Amber Katko R.N.
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in clinical research, emergency services, and clinical staff management. Excelled in patient care coordination, team collaboration, and acute care, enhancing patient outcomes and facilitating a supportive and safe environment for patients and staff. Skilled in electronic health records and enhancing department efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse / Supervisor
Evolution Research Group
San Antonio, TX
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Conducted quality control and data analysis on patient charts, verifying corrections, and maintaining data integrity.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Assisted with the preparation of regulatory documents for submission to appropriate agencies such as IRB and IEC or FDA.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-inpatient stay.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Documented adverse events and reported them in a timely manner.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Recruited, interviewed and enrolled patients to increase number of participants.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing for clinical studies and projects.
- Supervised and trained all hired staff, reviewing resumes, and conducting interviews.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Facilitated a supportive environment with open communication for staff.
Infusion Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered intravenous fluids and intramuscular medications to patients according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, hydration levels, and infusion sites for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed throughout the entire infusion process.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physicians.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Emergency Hospital
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assisted with hospital transfer and inpatient admission.
- Provided patient education upon hospital discharge.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Managed patient triage in a high-volume emergency department, prioritizing care based on the severity of condition and available resources.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of inpatient care.
- Advocated for patient needs and collaborated with interdisciplinary team implementing outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX06-2008
Pre-nursing - Pre-nursing Requiremnets
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2006
High School Diploma -
Ocean Springs High School
Ocean Springs, MS05-2000
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Acute / Emergency Care
- Patient care and coordination
- Hospital / clinic
- Managed care
- Patient education
- Collaboration
- Telephone triage
- Documentation
- Communication Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
- Utilization Management
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Computer skills
- Electronic health records management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hospital Discharges
- Facilitation
- Staff / patient scheduling
- Case / Patient Management
- Multitasking / Time Management
- Patient and Staff Recruitment
- Staff Education and Training
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- CITI
Accomplishments
- Staff Supervisor for Clinical Research Facility Inpatient Unit
- New hire mentor and trainer for Emergency Department staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baptist Emergency Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
Infusion Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
07.2019 - 06.2020
Clinical Research Nurse / Supervisor
Evolution Research Group
11.2018 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northeast Baptist Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Baptist School of Health Professions
Pre-nursing - Pre-nursing Requiremnets
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
High School Diploma -
Ocean Springs High School
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