Catherine Poindexter
Summary
I am a registered nurse currently working in a mixed adult and pediatric emergency department in the greater Portland, OR area. I have four years of acute clinical nursing experience, three of those years have been in the emergency setting. I am seeking a job that provides me with greater pediatric clinical training to improve my expertise as a nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- I am trained to provid care to all pediatric and adult patients in both our medical and psychiatric beds.
- I regularly collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including but not limited to physicians, techs, crisis intervention specialists, security officers, and EVS to provide safe, efficient, and patient centered care.
- I act as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise when applicable and serving as an occasional preceptor for new nurses who join our team.
Float Registered Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
- I collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, case managers, and specialists to develop individualized treatment plans for my patients.
- I collaborated with team members to ensure timely administration of resources and treatment to my patients.
- I became competent in providing care to a diverse group of patients in nine different medical surgical sub-specialties.
- I learned how to educate patients and their families and friends on in hospital treatments and discharge instructions.
- I trained new nursing staff on policies, procedures, skills, and their roles within nine various units.
- I took on an active role in the float pool unit practice counsel (UPC) which focused on enhancing patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University St. Paul-Portland
Portland, OR04-2021
Skills
- Licensed as a registered Nurse: 202105529RN
- Certified in ALS through American Heart Association
- Certified in PALS through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Float Registered Nurse
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University St. Paul-Portland