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Catherine Chapman

Dallas

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Offering three years of nursing experience and outstanding attention to detail. Skilled in coordinating faculty, parents, and healthcare providers to provide complete and comprehensive care for students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Nurse

Dallas ISD
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student health by providing comprehensive medical care and addressing various health issues for over 350 students from the ages of 3-12.
  • Improved school-wide wellness by implementing health education programs and promoting healthy habits among students.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, taking into account individual health needs.
  • Provided emergency care to injured students and staff, effectively assessing situations and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Maintained accurate records of student immunizations, ensuring compliance with state requirements and school policies.
  • Educated faculty on recognizing symptoms of common childhood illnesses, enabling early intervention and minimizing classroom disruptions due to illness.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.

Camp Nurse

Camp Lochearn
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with camp counselors to implement appropriate accommodations for campers with special medical needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with campers, addressing their concerns and needs while fostering trust in the nursing staff.
  • Administered medications to campers accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Facilitated training sessions on basic first aid for camp staff, empowering them to respond effectively during emergencies.
  • Conducted inventory of medical supplies regularly, ensuring sufficient stock levels for optimal patient care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized infirmary, promoting a sterile environment and reducing infection risks.

Travel Emergency Room Nurse

Medical Solutions
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced Level III Trauma Center.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to ensure seamless integration into the ER team and maintain high standards of patient care.
  • Assisted with the triage of incoming patients, prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency of medical needs.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while working as a travel nurse, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Provided emotional support for patients experiencing trauma or crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively under challenging circumstances.

Travel Emergency Room Nurse

Medical Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced Level II trauma center.
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments while working as a travel nurse, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Provided emotional support for patients experiencing trauma or crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively under challenging circumstances.
  • Increased accuracy of patient assessments by utilizing advanced diagnostic tools in conjunction with strong clinical judgment skills.


Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Medical City Dallas Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Collaborated with providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed triage on incoming adult and pediatric patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations, while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Provided care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management and sedation.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Floated to Medical City Heart and Spine ER( 5-bed unit at specialized cardiac hospital) ; Managed care of high-risk cardiac patients in acute care situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Dallas, TX
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology, Biology

Baylor University
Waco, TX
12.2019

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Exceptional Bedside Manner
  • Venipuncture/Intravenous (IV) placement
  • Implanted Port Access
  • Nasogastric/Orogastric Tube Placement
  • Urinary Catheter Placement
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Emergency Patient Triage/Medical Referral

Certification

  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (Expires August 2025)
  • Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association (Expires August 2025)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association (Expires August 2025)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Association (Expires July 2026)
  • Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Mass Causality Event (Expires August 2024)
  • Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) training (Expires March 2024)

Timeline

Camp Nurse

Camp Lochearn
06.2024 - 08.2024

Elementary School Nurse

Dallas ISD
10.2023 - Current

Travel Emergency Room Nurse

Medical Solutions
08.2023 - 10.2023

Travel Emergency Room Nurse

Medical Solutions
04.2023 - 08.2023

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Medical City Dallas Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Anthropology, Biology

Baylor University

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