Catherine Smart
Alma,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Medical Records/Receptionist
Bellevue Family Practice
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine appointments.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
- Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
- Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2017
No Degree - General Education
University of Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2015
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Vaccine Administration
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Patient Management
- Call Triaging
- Medical Assessment
References
Melinda Theis
Nurse Manager
785-354-6464
mtheis@stormontvail.org
Stacie Hulshof
Charge Nurse
785-354-6464
shulshof@stormontvail.org
Tracy Bredow
Charge Nurse
785-354-6464
tbredow@stormontvail.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stormont Vail Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Medical Records/Receptionist
Bellevue Family Practice
06.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
No Degree - General Education
University of Omaha
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