Catherine Hellier

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Teamed on trauma interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

• Registered nurse working on 2 West, a medical-surgical unit specializing in stroke, renal, and telemetry patients
• Member of the June 2020 cohort for Medstar Southern Maryland Nurse Residency Program, Graduation date: June 21st, 2021
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Volunteer with Motherhood at CDR breastfeeding support group
• Welcomed mother and infant pairs and assisted mothers with intake forms and registration to Motherhood at CDR.
• Performed weight checks on infants pre- and post-feeding to determine volume fed.
• Maintained up to date records of mother-infant pair demographics and weekly infant weights.
• Assisted International Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
• Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
• Developed programs for teaching students and public.
• Maintained mailing lists and subscriptions to facilitate program functions.

• 4.0 GPA
• Professional Development: Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Vice President of 2020 Nursing Class

• 3.773 GPA
• Phi Theta Kappa Member
• Elected to Vice President for Nursing Class of May 2020 in September 2018
• magna cum laude graduate

• Study Abroad: Cambridge, England, Kinesiology & Health Sciences
• Research Project: Research Assistant to Dr. Ken Kambis in his high altitude physiology lab
• United Against Inequities in Disease (UAID) Member
• Health Careers Club Member