Catherine Parmelee
Durham,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Considered hardworking, driven and a team player. Offering expertise with IV Therapy, and Clinical Research.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital, York St Campus
New Haven, CT
01.2007 - Current
- Educate family members and caregivers to ensure understanding of Informed Consent, study procedures and patient care instructions.
- Performs clinical intervention such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, basic lab processing, timed blood specimens on both adult and pediatric patients.
- Experience in IV administration of investigational monoclonal antibody infusions.
- Monitor patient reactions after administrating investigational medications and IV therapies.
- Coordinate Research Studies, design flow-sheets, collaborate with Research Assistants, and provide staff In-Services.
- Collaborate with investigators, lab support and Metabolic Dietician to ensure smooth implementation of new Research Studies.
- Explain course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
05.2004 - 03.2007
- twenty bed telemetry unit, specializing in acute adult cardiac, medical and surgical patients.
- participated in daily rounds with multidisciplinary team.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed clinical skills such as hemodynamic monitoring, are of arterial lines, chest tubes and identified basic and complex cardiac arrhythmias.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Thirty bed medical/surgical unit
- Completed Nurse residency program
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Transcriptionist
St Vincent Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
01.2000 - 03.2002
- Reviewed and edited transcribed reports and corrected material for spelling, grammar and clarity.
- Returned printed and electronic form dictated reports for physician's review, signature and corrections.
- Collaborated with case managers and physicians.
Exercise Physiologist
St.Vincent Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
09.1997 - 01.2000
- Developed exercise prescriptions for Phase 1 and Phase II cardiac patients.
- Evaluated and assessed post-operative open-heart patients and monitored there response to physical activity.
- Provided inpatient education to the patient and family.
- Assisted with initial assessment, insurance reimbursement and collaborated with attending physician regarding exercise prescription.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bridgeport, CTBachelor of Science -
Keene State College
Keene, NHAssociate of Science -
Mitchell College
New London, CTSkills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous Therapy
- MRI Safety Trained
- Creative Problem Solving
- Organized and efficient with strong documentation skills
- Insulin medication assistance
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- BLS-American Heart Association
- ACLS-American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital, York St Campus
01.2007 - Current
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Hospital
05.2004 - 03.2007
Staff Nurse
Middlesex Hospital
06.2002 - 05.2004
Transcriptionist
St Vincent Medical Center
01.2000 - 03.2002
Exercise Physiologist
St.Vincent Medical Center
09.1997 - 01.2000
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
Keene State College
Associate of Science -
Mitchell College
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