Catherine Richman
DeWitt,IA
Summary
Certified and motivated Medical and Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, wound care, and skilled care. Thrives in high pressure situations and communicates effectively with healthcare team to provide optimal patient outcomes. Strives for quality, compassionate care for all patients while creating an environment that is comfortable and safe for the patient and family during their stay.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Genesis Medical Center
De Witt, IA
05.2016 - Current
- Provides direct patient care, stabilizes patients and determines next course of action.
- Manages care from admission to discharge.
- Orders and analyzes diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitors responses.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitors patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Assesses and measures variety of wounds and collaborates with physician on wound care and treatment.
- Administers blood products safely using hospital protocol.
- Provides enteral nutrition and medications via feeding tube.
- Performs ostomy appliance changes and maintenance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology
Mercy Health Services
Dubuque, IA
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Utilized Cerner charting system along with Care Compass to document care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered blood products safely per hospital protocol.
- Provided enteral feedings and medications via feeding tube.
- Performed IV and PICC line dressing changes in accordance with infection prevention procedures.
- Inserted intermittent and indwelling foley catheters using sterile technique.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis.
- Maintained insulin drip for patients in Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Administered TPN and lipids via hospital protocol.
Registered Nurse, Skilled Care
Stonehill Franciscan Services
Dubuque , Iowa
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assisted residents with all care needs including bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Handled medication management plans, wound care, and all aspects of physical assistance.
- Engaged with residents and acted as physical, emotional, social, and mental support for them.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for patients to thrive in.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA05.2013
Skills
- Wound Assessment and Treatment
- Infection Control Procedures
- Accurate Documentation using Cerner
- BLS
- Acute Care
- Skilled Care
- Student Precepting
Certification
Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Genesis Medical Center
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology
Mercy Health Services
10.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Skilled Care
Stonehill Franciscan Services
10.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clarke University
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