Catherine Reavis
Kempner,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted Nurse Manager with Nursing Leader Rounding to provide high quality of care to patients
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN Case Manager
Accent Care Texas Home Health Agency
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Updated patient charts using Home Care Home Base with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
Director of Nursing
Kingsland Hills Care Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Managed Fall prevention
- Ran risk management meetings for weight, nutrition, high risk medications, falls,
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Monitored patient condition, including identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
Resident Care Manager
Prestige Care Of Anchorage
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Plans and directs ongoing care of residents in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, recognizing individual needs of residents and staff
- Monitors work assignments, provides feedback, evaluates performance, redirects staff, and informs Director of Nursing of pertinent problems in timely manner
- Communicates and coaches staff regarding policies, completes quality care audits, and works with professional staff in daily delivery of resident care
- Assists with new admissions, transfers, and discharges ensuring related documentation is current, signed, and record keeping meets policy and procedures
- Reviews and completes resident records and related documentation in timely manner, including completion of MDS and observations/forms as scheduled for each resident
- Plans and conducts resident care conferences and develops interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident
- Regularly observes, audits and reviews each resident's condition, status, and care requirements and takes appropriate action to assure care needs are met
- Developing care plans for each resident that meets needs of the resident, the physician recommendations, and reports changes in condition of residents that require nursing intervention notifying the physician, DNS, and the family
- Transcribes and carries out or delegates physician orders in accordance with the nurse practice act
- Documents pertinent information in the interdisciplinary notes and on the 24-hour report timely and accurately
- Completed evaluations for nurses and CNAs and turned them into the DNS
- Assisted with wound care to include weekly measurements as ordered by the physician
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Performed rounds to evaluate patient conditions and update care plans
- Conducted routine evaluations of overall resident care within facility and enforced high standards of care
- Overseen floor employee performance, improvement planning and training
- Evaluated and completed weekly wound rounds
LVN Floor Nurse
Llano Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted residents with dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
- Collected biological samples for laboratory tests
- Reinforced education provided clients, patients and caregivers by RN and MD on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Administered medications via PO, enteral, topical, otic, ophthalmic, and injections
- Administered parenteral feedings
- Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments
- Follow infection control guidelines and aseptic techniques
- Catheter insertion and removal
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
LPN
Highland House Rehabilitation And Healthcare
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Assisted residents with dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
- Provided tracheostomy care
- Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
Education
Associates in Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK05.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Career Point College
Austin, TX08.2015
Associates General Education - Prenursing Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Duty delegation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient care planning
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding pumps understanding
Certification
- Registered Nurse in TX, License number 975306, 2019
- Registered Nurse in AK, License number 144572, 2019
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in AK, License Number 115317
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Since 2014
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Since 2022
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Charge RN
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Accent Care Texas Home Health Agency
06.2020 - 03.2022
Director of Nursing
Kingsland Hills Care Center
02.2020 - 06.2020
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
08.2019 - 12.2019
Resident Care Manager
Prestige Care Of Anchorage
09.2016 - 07.2019
LVN Floor Nurse
Llano Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2016 - 08.2016
LPN
Highland House Rehabilitation And Healthcare
09.2015 - 06.2016
Associates in Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Career Point College
Associates General Education - Prenursing Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Registered Nurse in TX, License number 975306, 2019
- Registered Nurse in AK, License number 144572, 2019
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in AK, License Number 115317
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Since 2014
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Since 2022
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