Catherine Clark
Ironwood
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 17+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical care patients. Knowledgeable about advanced requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Mad River Community Hospital/ TNAA
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
St Josephs Hosp./TNAA Travel
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Presbyterian Hospital/TLC Travel Co
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
ENMMC/ TLC Travel Nurse Co
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Monument Health/TNAA
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Marshfield Medical Center/ TNAA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UNMH/ TLC Travel Co
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/travel Nurse
Aurora Medical Center-West Allis, WI /TNAA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU,
Sharp Memorial Hospital Per Westways Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Home Health
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Marshfield Medical Center Per Health Carousel Agen
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Tucson Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
NYCHH- Coney Island Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Director of Nursing
Skyview Living Center
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Evaluated work performance of 20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Evaluated work performance of 20 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Registered Nurse, ICU-staff
Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
04.2013 - 11.2019
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05.2004
Skills
- Decision Making
- Diet and Nutrition
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Reliable and Responsible
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Detail-Oriented
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Mad River Community Hospital/ TNAA
06.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
St Josephs Hosp./TNAA Travel
02.2024 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Presbyterian Hospital/TLC Travel Co
08.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
ENMMC/ TLC Travel Nurse Co
05.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Monument Health/TNAA
04.2023 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Marshfield Medical Center/ TNAA
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
UNMH/ TLC Travel Co
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit/travel Nurse
Aurora Medical Center-West Allis, WI /TNAA
04.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU,
Sharp Memorial Hospital Per Westways Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Home Health
05.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Marshfield Medical Center Per Health Carousel Agen
11.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Tucson Medical Center Per Westways Staffing
08.2020 - 10.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
NYCHH- Coney Island Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Director of Nursing
Skyview Living Center
12.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU-staff
Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
04.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Associate of Science - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
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