Catherine Humphrey
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
I am a seasoned RN with varied experience. I have been a travel nurse . i have worked in small rural critical access hospitals. I developed the ability to float from one unit to another Experienced with patient assessment, care coordination, and case management. Utilizes clinical knowledge to develop and implement effective care plans. Track record of enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care planning and follow-up.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Grace Point Senior Community
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and responding swiftly to medical needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient requirements.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of disease processes and treatment options.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for infection control, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and professional development opportunities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs within healthcare settings, ensuring compassionate care delivery at all times.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff RN , LTC
Poudre Canyon Health and Rehab
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered patient care by assessing needs and administering medications efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly improving patient safety outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and patient management techniques.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on new equipment and procedures, fostering skill development.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
RN, CASE MANAGER
Laramie County Health Department
Cheyenne, WY
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Manage medical needs in the patients home.
- Teaching and instruction related to all therapies, medication, and disease process.
- Provide wound care, IV therapies.
- Monitor pt condition and report any changes to physician.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, ensuring proactive interventions aligned with departmental goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN HOME HEALTH
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Manage medical needs in the patients home.
- Teaching and instruction related to all therapies, medication, and disease process.
- Provide wound care, IV therapies.
- Monitor pt condition and report any changes to physician.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient conditions and adjusted care strategies based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
RN HOME HEALTH
Frontier Home Healthcare
Cheyenne, WY
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided home based care for pts.
- Patient and family teaching regarding medications, disease.
- Continue to monitor patients condition, vital signs and to report status and any changes to physician.
- Provide wound care and monitor for s/s of infection.
- Maintain a timely record of all patient care.
STAFF RN
Sierra Hills Assisted Living
Cheyenne, WY
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for medication administration, pt teaching regarding medications.
- Maintain resident charts and provide correct and timely documentation.
- Limited treatments as per state licensure for assisted living in Wyoming.
- Communication with home health staff and report change of condition to home health staff and physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and physical conditions, documenting changes and notifying healthcare providers as needed.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
RN, TRAVEL NURSING
Onward Healthcare
Fremont, NE
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Travel assignment usually 13 weeks in duration.
- Variety of assignments in medical-surgical nursing in urban, and small critical access facilities.
- Assignments in Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
SEASONAL EMPLOYEE, RN
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Seasonal RN on an ICU unit, telemetry unit and ICU over flow/ stepdown unit.
- Administration of cardiac medications with knowledge of action of medications, s/s of allergies.
- Monitored condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings.
- Identification of cardiac arrythmias.
- Delivering excellent care to patients with various diseases.
- Familiarity with EMR.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY06.1990
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Triage assessment
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Staff RN , LTC
Poudre Canyon Health and Rehab
03.2024 - 12.2025
Staff Nurse
Grace Point Senior Community
02.2023 - 03.2026
RN, CASE MANAGER
Laramie County Health Department
05.2019 - 02.2020
RN HOME HEALTH
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2019
RN HOME HEALTH
Frontier Home Healthcare
07.2016 - 11.2017
STAFF RN
Sierra Hills Assisted Living
01.2015 - 07.2016
RN, TRAVEL NURSING
Onward Healthcare
06.2012 - 04.2014
SEASONAL EMPLOYEE, RN
Yuma Regional Medical Center
12.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College