Catherine Norris
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Competent and caring RN offering 34 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM
12.2021 - Current
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
RN
Rio Grande Staffing
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2021 - Current
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN Staff Nurse
Avamere Rehabilitations
Albuquerque, NM
05.2017 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
RN Staff Nurse
Four Fountains Nursing Home
Bellville, IL
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mac Murray College
Jacksonville, ILNursing Education
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Charting and Documentation
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
The Neighborhood In Rio Rancho
12.2021 - Current
RN
Rio Grande Staffing
10.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Avamere Rehabilitations
05.2017 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Four Fountains Nursing Home
05.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mac Murray College
Nursing Education
Independence University