Catherine Bates
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Nurse, RAC-CT
Desert Canyon Post Acute
2018.09 - Current
- Immunized patients against covid-19, influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated primary care and on-call physicians with observations and concerns
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews
- Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Case Manager
High Desert Medical Group
2010.08 - 2016.02
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Director of Staff Development
Lancaster Health Care Center
2007.09 - 2010.08
- Participated in brainstorming sessions and team meetings to identify deficiencies and recommend changes to policies and procedures
- Conducted Orientation process for new employees, providing education and information to facilitate learning and improve employee job satisfaction
- Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Charge Nurse
Lancaster Health Care Center
2002.08 - 2007.09
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
- Oversaw medication administration to 99 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL01.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Casa Loma College
Sylmar, CA03.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV fluid administration
- Minimum Data Set skill
- Reporting skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge and Regulatory compliance
- Data entry
- Rehabilitative Care
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Development
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking abilities
Certification
- RAC-CT Certified 02/01/2024
- CPR Certified
Timeline
MDS Nurse, RAC-CT
Desert Canyon Post Acute
2018.09 - Current
Case Manager
High Desert Medical Group
2010.08 - 2016.02
Director of Staff Development
Lancaster Health Care Center
2007.09 - 2010.08
Charge Nurse
Lancaster Health Care Center
2002.08 - 2007.09
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
International College of Health Sciences
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Casa Loma College
- RAC-CT Certified 02/01/2024
- CPR Certified
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