Catherine Derendinger
Boonville,MO
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience as a DON at Riverdell Care Center, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Adaptable and dependable, skilled in problem-solving and time management, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
DON
Riverdell Care Center
Boonville, MO
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Hosp
N I'm Ansas City, Mo
03.1996 - 09.1997
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort during recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, medications, and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted in managing electronic health records, enhancing documentation accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and support services.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
DON
Colonial Gardens Health Care
Boonville, MO
10.1990 - 05.1994
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri, MO12.1989
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Calm under pressure
Active listening
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Organization and time management
Verbal communication
Timeline
DON
Riverdell Care Center
02.2024 - 01.2026
RN Staff Nurse
North Kansas City Hosp
03.1996 - 09.1997
DON
Colonial Gardens Health Care
10.1990 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - ADN
Columbia College