Catherine St John
Venice,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and staff training. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, care coordination, and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering patient education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southernpoint Nursing Facility
Colbert, Oklahoma
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Developed nursing care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Coordinated patient care activities among nursing staff and healthcare teams to ensure seamless treatment and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Facilitated training for new nursing staff on protocols and procedures to enhance team preparedness and service quality.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staff's implementation of physician's orders.
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Administered injections, medications, and wound care.
- Performed wound care treatments such as dressing changes and debridements.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss treatment options and discharge planning strategies.
- Educated patients on disease process and self-care management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Oakridge Nursing Faculity
Durant, Oklahoma
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effective treatment.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on individual patient needs and assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and services.
- Trained new nurses on protocols, procedures, and best practices in care delivery.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and evaluate progress towards goals.
Registered Nurse
Alliance Hospital
Durant, Oklahoma
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Landmark LTAC
Lehigh Acres, Florida
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Created educational materials to enhance teaching sessions for patients and families, improving understanding and engagement.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, supporting efforts to enhance patient care and departmental efficiency.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Attended continuing education classes and seminars to stay current with nursing practices, applying new knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Tacoma Medical Center
Denison, Texas
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
Fort Myers, Florida
06.1999 - 09.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured safe, clean, and organized environment to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to uphold safety standards for all patients.
Education
Associate of Science - RN , RRT
Manatee College
Bradenton, FL06-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluations
- Patient education
- Direct patient care
- Care coordination
- Patient discharge
- Discharge planning
- Patient check-ins
- Well visit procedures
- Newborn care
- Gastrostomy care
- G-tube care
- Feeding pumps
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Intravenous therapy
- IV drug therapy management
- Ventilator support
- Health screening
- Chronic disease management
- Disease management programs
- BLS instructor
- Electronic health records
- Epic EHR management
- EMR systems
- Clinical documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Medical records management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Policy compliance
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Managing deadlines
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- SBAR communication
- Follow-up communication
- Problem resolution
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Culturally sensitive
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Emotional awareness
- Evaluations
- Long-term care
- Vital signs measurement
- Call triaging
- Removing sutures
- Performing ekgs
- Mobility assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient relations
- Patient counseling
- Healthcare consultation
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Flow sheet charting
- [Type] analysis
- [Type] region expert
- [Software] use
- Strong medical ethic
- Postpartum care
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- Patient evaluation
- IV drug therapy management
- ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
- [Software] use
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Postpartum care
- Disease management programs
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southernpoint Nursing Facility
11.2025 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Oakridge Nursing Faculity
05.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Alliance Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Landmark LTAC
09.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Tacoma Medical Center
05.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Lee Health
06.1999 - 09.2023
Associate of Science - RN , RRT
Manatee College