Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Catherine Colon

Le Mars,IA

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with 30+ years of experience providing direct patient care and administering medications. Proven ability to quickly assess patients and collaborate with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment. Demonstrated success in managing rapidly changing conditions and adjusting care plans to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

MercyOne
09.2023 - Current

Patient triage, performing physical assessments, taking vital signs, testing for Strep, Covid, RSV, influenza, and UTI's. Administering medications, providing patient education, along with accurate documentation in patients electronic health record. Assisting provider with minor procedures such as suturing and removal of stitches.

Relaying important information to the Provider.

Review discharge instructions with patient and family.

Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Mercyone/ Wells Enterprise
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Provided direct patient care with Occupational health work comp injuries such as lacerations, abrasions, chemical burns, amputations and repetitive strains. Dealt with personal issues such as allergic reactions, ear exams and cleaning, drug overdose, mental health. Administered immunizations including Influenza, Hepatitis, and Tetanus.
  • Proficient in Covid and influenza testing, Drug/Alcohol testing.

Registered Nurse (RN)

MercyOne
09.1982 - 04.2019
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
  • Monitor, record, and report to doctor symptoms or changes in patient’s condition.
  • Record patient’s medical information and vital signs.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Proficient in administering medications; IV, IM, SQ, Oral.
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge.
  • Strong medical ethic.
  • Enthusiastic and compassionate caregiver.
  • Independent decision making ability consistent with medical protocol.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD
05.1981

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Critical Care Experience (10 years
  • Medication Administration (10 years)
  • Hospital Experience (10 years)
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Vital Signs
  • Patient Care
  • Experience Administering Injections

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • October 2025 to January 2026
  • RN
  • Expires: June 2027

Awards

Catherine McCauley Award, September 2012, Award given for Excellence in Nursing

Timeline

Registered Nurse

MercyOne
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

Mercyone/ Wells Enterprise
04.2019 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse (RN)

MercyOne
09.1982 - 04.2019

BSN - Nursing

Mount Marty College
Catherine Colon