Catherine Settle
Elkin,North Carolina
Summary
BLS-certified Registered Nurse with direct experience in a high-acuity trauma floor caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries, gunshot wounds, fractures, and complex orthopedic injuries. Delivers trauma nursing support through close monitoring, blood transfusion care, airway-related interventions, and rapid response to changes in condition. Coordinates with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to keep care safe, efficient, and patient centered.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Novant Health
10.2019 - Current
- Deliver [number] patient assessments per shift while supporting safe, timely care across assigned caseloads.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff to support continuity and discharge planning.
- Monitor changes in patient condition, interpret clinical data, and escalate concerns promptly to guide treatment adjustments.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions with clear, compassionate communication.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record while meeting regulatory and quality standards.
- Apply infection control practices and provider-ordered treatments to support safe, evidence-based nursing care.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Provided 6 trauma patients per shift with direct nursing care, monitoring, and symptom management.
- Delivered direct care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, gunshot wounds, fractures, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes.
- Monitored blood transfusions, drains, and tubes, and recognized changes in patient condition in a fast-paced trauma setting.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, compassionate patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hugh Chatham Health
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored 5-10 post-anesthesia patients per shift during recovery, tracking airway, respiratory, and vital sign status.
- Completed comprehensive post-operative assessments and recognized post-anesthesia complications for timely nursing intervention.
- Managed airway and respiratory recovery while monitoring neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory changes after surgery.
- Administered medications and supported pain and nausea control to promote safe, comfortable recovery.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe discharge and transfer planning.
- Provided patient-centered recovery care with clear education and infection control practices throughout the PACU stay.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pro health/Northern Regional Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2017
- Assessed 25 patients per shift, recorded vital signs, and documented findings in EHR.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments for adult and pediatric patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections, assisted with procedures, and documented care updates in EHR.
- Managed wound care and infection control practices while monitoring patients for changes in condition.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, referrals, follow-up care, and discharge planning with providers and patients.
- Provided patient education and collaborated with physicians and the healthcare team on patient-centered care.
Education
Nursing (ADN) - Nursing Science
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05-2015
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC12-2012
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- Discharge planning
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
BLS Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Novant Health
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hugh Chatham Health
09.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pro health/Northern Regional Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2017
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Surry Community College
Nursing (ADN) - Nursing Science
Surry Community College