Catherine Petersen BSN, RN
Tampa
Summary
Enthusiastic and passionate clinician with effective communication and management skills related to the current health care market. I thoroughly enjoy contributing to company/product growth through my previous roles in various clinical settings. I believe it is crucial to first, understand a patient/client's specific needs and expectations, so that i may personalize my approach to meet their preferred style of learning and/or goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Inpatient Case Manager
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Understanding the patient experience in combination with their admission diagnosis to formulate the safest and most appropriate discharge options.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease proceess and connecting with community resources
- Coordinate care progression efforts with physicians, nursing, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions.
- Co-Chair of the Case Management Practice Council to collaborate and develop more efficient work processes.
Sales/Marketing Associate
Tampa General Hospital Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Marketed and educated our services to physician offices within my territory.
- Assisted the clinical team with getting orders signed, confirming patient information entered, and obtaining new referrals to help grow business
Clinical Sales Specialist
Masimo
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked closely with the sales team to conduct clinical demos and evaluations mainly in the OR/ICU settings - working closely with Cardiology, Anesthesia, and Acute Care Medicine.
- Maintain routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, understanding, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Create individualized learning material for each account specific to their needs and patient population
Clinical Sales Liaison
CarepathRx Pharmacy
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked F2F with multiple health systems and physicians offices i.e. AdventHealth, HCA, Baycare, and Tampa General to promote, maintain, and increase customer base within my region.
- Educated and implemented the teach-back method to patients and family before discharge to ensure appropriate understanding.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and obtaining new business.
RN Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Created customized care plans, working with nurses, care managers, and families to assess and meet individual client's care.
- Assisted with hiring and training of nursing staff within my territory to best suit the needs of the client and the team members.
- Contributed to the acquisition of our own office Medicare Licensure, which helped further the opportunities for company growth.
RN Floor Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Nurse Tech / RN Floor Nurse
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Assessed, treated, and monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2015
Skills
- Understanding of Health Care Needs
- Clinical Organization/Teamwork
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Flexible Availability
- Active-Listening Communication Style
- Proficient Product Knowledge
- High Standard of Customer Satisfaction
- Setting Realistic Expectations
Relevant Qualifications
- Florida RN License #RN9562426 Exp 7/31/2026
- American Red Cross BLS Certificate #0N4V80 Exp 6/11/2025
Timeline
Sales/Marketing Associate
Tampa General Hospital Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
RN Inpatient Case Manager
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Sales Specialist
Masimo
06.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Sales Liaison
CarepathRx Pharmacy
07.2021 - 06.2022
RN Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
07.2017 - 06.2021
RN Floor Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2017
Nurse Tech / RN Floor Nurse
UPMC Magee Women's Hospital
11.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
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