Catherine Bagby
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated and focused nurse with over two years of experience in med-surg and step-down patient care. Specializes in abdominal transplants and nephrology, with additional valuable experience in general medicine, urology, and GI-liver patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
MUSC
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments of up to 6 patients per night, to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions on a 22 patient unit, of both floor and step-down status, between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Advocated for patients' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decision making.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Dr. Prosser and BCMB Department’s Neuroscience lab
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Ensured weekly that lab was up to safety and health codes.
- Contributed to the development of research projects by conducting literature reviews and synthesizing findings, as well as presenting academic literature to fellow lab members on a weekly basis.
- Built strong relationships with faculty advisors through biweekly meetings to discuss project goals, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
- Increased overall understanding of research methodologies by developing and teaching two new lab protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2020
Skills
- Central line/port management
- Foley/drain care
- IV medication titration
- Parental and enteral nutrition administration
- Electrolyte Replacement
- Step-down status patients
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Chronic disease management
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- TN Nursing License (compact license)
- BLS/ACLS
- USGIV certified/validator certified
- MUSC Safety Star of the Month- February 2023
- Certified RSL, MUSC 6E transplant - 2 years
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
MUSC
07.2022 - Current
Lead Undergraduate Researcher
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Dr. Prosser and BCMB Department’s Neuroscience lab
09.2017 - 05.2020
- TN Nursing License (compact license)
- BLS/ACLS
- USGIV certified/validator certified
- MUSC Safety Star of the Month- February 2023
- Certified RSL, MUSC 6E transplant - 2 years
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience -
University of Tennessee
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