Caitlin Rose
Wheatland,WY
Summary
Dedicated nurse with more than 8 years of experience caring for patients in various settings. Well-versed in Joint Commission and DADs standards and typical facility procedures focused on maximizing patient safety. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland, Wyoming
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and maintained accurate medication records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Documented patient progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Assessed and documented patient wounds and treatment plans for optimal care.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
Travel Nursing- LVN
Various
Various, Various
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered comprehensive nursing care in various settings throughout Texas and Wyoming as a travel nurse.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assessed patient's wound care needs and developed individualized wound care plans.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and reported changes to medical staff.
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
New Hope Ranch
Manor, TX
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Supervised all Behavioral Health Technicians and their daily duties.
- Managed all employee's schedules and time cards for over 30 employees.
- Managed facility transportation schedule, including client intakes and discharges.
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Educated clients on important life skills, including housekeeping and food preparation.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for all client intakes.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
Lead Nurse
New Hope Ranch
Manor, TX
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Recruited, trained and supervised up to 10 new staff members at a time.
- Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed accurate vital signs checks.
- Assisted with medical records requests
- Assisted clients in setting up after care appointments.
- Administered oral and IV medications.
- Performed blood draws and other lab tests.
LVN
Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation
Elgin, TX
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
Education
Vocational Nursing
Cybertex Institute Of Technology
Austin, TX02-2018
Skin And Wound Management Course
Wound Care Education Institute
Online04-2026
Skills
- Computer skills
- Organization
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Electronic Health Records Management
Timeline
LPN
Platte County Legacy Home
08.2023 - Current
Travel Nursing- LVN
Various
06.2021 - 08.2023
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
New Hope Ranch
01.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Nurse
New Hope Ranch
10.2018 - 01.2021
LVN
Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 01.2019
Vocational Nursing
Cybertex Institute Of Technology
Skin And Wound Management Course
Wound Care Education Institute