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Catherine Lively

Catherine Lively

Critical Care RN
Broken Bow,OK

Summary

  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Clinical Research position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in managing needs of medically complex patients. Expert in assessing and managing treatments, administering medications and treatments, and developing individualized care plans. Proven record of responding quickly to changing patient needs and delivering positive outcomes.
  • Manages small loads of critically ill patients and consistently delivers exceptional care. Proficient in diagnostic testing and medication administration.
  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Ascension St. John Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • 32 Bed Critical care unit.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Shannon Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed care for patients in Emergency Department who were holds until admitted.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Comanche County Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • 42 bed Critical Care Unit.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Western Missouri Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • 8 bed critical Care Unit.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Mercy Ft. Smith
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • 10 bed, Trauma III, Teaching hospital
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Prisma Health System
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Traveled to different Primsa locations daily to provide Critical Care to Covid patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.

Covid Critical Care RN Traveler

NYU Langone Brooklyn
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Critical care Covid Nurse providing care during the Pandemic.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
  • Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
  • Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.

Critical Care, PCU RN Travel

OSU Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
  • Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
  • Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
  • Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
  • Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
  • Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
05.2015

Skills

  • Registered Nurse
  • GCP
  • Collaboration
  • Clinical Monitoring
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Educator
  • Preceptor
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Clinical Research
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Administering Medicines
  • Care Prioritization
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Pharmacologic Intervention
  • Ventilator Management
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Specialized Care
  • Sedation Management
  • Disease Processes
  • Electronic Charting
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Critical Care Assessments
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Staff Coordination
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse 2015 - current
  • Multistate License
  • California License
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH
  • FEMA Certifications

Timeline

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Ascension St. John Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Shannon Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Comanche County Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Western Missouri Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Mercy Ft. Smith
02.2021 - 09.2021

Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler

Prisma Health System
10.2020 - 01.2021

Covid Critical Care RN Traveler

NYU Langone Brooklyn
03.2020 - 06.2020

Critical Care, PCU RN Travel

OSU Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Eastern Oklahoma State College
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