Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Catelynn Apple

Registered Nurse
West Haven,UT

Summary

I am a self-motivated RN currently working in a Cardiovascular-Thoracic Unit at McKay-Dee Hospital as a Charge nurse. I am also an eight-year EMT/LPN veteran for the United States Air Force Reserves. I strive to provide safe, effective, and personalized care to all patients and act as an example to fellow nurses while fostering communication between patients, family members, and clinicians. I am very passionate about my work and love being a leader, resource and preceptor to my fellow nurses and colleagues. I am constantly looking for opportunities to grow in my nursing career and gain experience from others. I love working in fast-paced everchanging environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

CARDIOVASCULAR THORACIC UNIT RN COORDINATOR 1

MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL
7 2023 - Current
  • Provided close monitoring of adult’s post-operative open-heart surgery, acute and chronic diseases for arrhythmias, MI screenings and treatment
  • Clinical nursing care of telemetry patients, including cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and electrophysiological studies
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support needs during acute episode of care and post discharge from hospital
  • Charge/ Lead nurse for 27 acute patients
  • Directs interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination and collaboration and ability to organize patient care through managing time, supply and resources
  • Projects and ensures appropriate staffing ratios and acuity level to provide optimal patient care
  • Acts as resource for other clinical staff members and encourage accountability and personal growth.

AEROSPACE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

USAF RESERVES
04.2016 - Current
  • Conducts monthly training on varying aspects of medical administration and direct patient care to include electrocardiograms, venipuncture/IV/IO techniques, electronic medical records, lab specimens, vital signs, and non-invasive medical procedures
  • Awarded Honor Graduate during Licensed Practical Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician training with top GPA
  • Nominated for Airman of the Year award in 2019
  • Educated in many different areas of hospital with preceptors including: ER, ICU, Family Health, orthopedics, immunizations, GI/GU, Cardiology, OBGYN, and more
  • Assisted with emergency bedside Central Line placements during Code Blue
  • Proficient in IV, venipuncture, foley catheters, electrocardiograms, bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring, and monitoring fluid levels
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts per nurse or physicians’ orders
  • Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
  • Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.

REGISTERED NURSE, OBSERVATION UNIT

BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Fast-paced unit in level one trauma center involving cardiac, psych, stroke, progressive care, and medical/surgical patient with ratio of five patients per nurse
  • Collaborates with patients/physicians for future health care needs and discharge plans
  • Effectively implements nursing and patient interventions according to care plan to provide continuity of care during hospitalizations and in preparation for discharge
  • Nurse Preceptor for 1.5 years mentoring/training new employees and graduate nurses
  • Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs
  • Also reviews patient history and physical with patients
  • Evaluates any diagnostic and laboratory testing based on assessment results
  • Provides accurate and true written documentation of all assessments, plans of care, interventions, and outcomes
  • Maintains standards of professional nursing while supervising CNAs and LPNs
  • Comfortable calling physicians, departments, and patient family members within acute care setting to provide effective care for patients
  • Closely monitors acute conditions, high-risk intravenous medications, and played active role in preventing further deterioration of critical patients

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN TO BSN) -

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
05.2001 - 05.2023

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined

PHOENIX COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING TECHNOLOGY - undefined

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - undefined

AIR UNIVERSITY

Skills

Charge Nurse

Nurse Preceptor

Flexible and works well in fast-paced environments

Excellent Communicator

Known to handle and work well with difficult patients

Technology Skills- Cerner Expert, Microsoft Office, Aeromedical Services Information Management System, and Composite Health Care System II

Strong Clinical Judgement

Acute Care expertise

Critical thinking and problem solving

Time management, Stamina, teamwork and collaboration

Patient and family focused, Patient and family advocacy

Professional bedside manner

Upholding ethics and maintaining confidentiality

High level of autonomy

Adjusted quickly and reacted positively to change

Patient confidentiality

Quality Improvement

Clinical Leadership

Staff Development

Compassionate Care

Certification

Basic Life Saver/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified, AHA

References

  • Ariel De Anda, RN Manager, 801.387.3167
  • Emily Strand, RN, MSN, 801.387.3169
  • Julie Browne, PA, 734-775-2805

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE, OBSERVATION UNIT

BANNER THUNDERBIRD MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - 06.2023

AEROSPACE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

USAF RESERVES
04.2016 - Current

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN TO BSN) -

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
05.2001 - 05.2023

CARDIOVASCULAR THORACIC UNIT RN COORDINATOR 1

MCKAY-DEE HOSPITAL
7 2023 - Current

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined

PHOENIX COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING TECHNOLOGY - undefined

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

AIRMAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - undefined

AIR UNIVERSITY

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