CATHERINE VIERLING
Devine,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years' of Clinical experience offering comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse -Inpatient Telemetry
Emerus Holdings (Baptist Neighborhood Hospital)
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Department
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2023
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and surgical procedures.
- Administered intravenous, intramuscular, oral medications for patients.
- Actively involved in pre-screening scheduled surgical patients to help achieve optimal outcome.
- Performed EKG and tracked readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members for further evaluation.
- Managed patients care from preop admission, recovery and discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse - Day Surgery
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging to provide comprehensive care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, verified/witnessed consents for patients scheduled procedures.
- Managed care for post-operative patients in PACU through discharge.
- Managed patient pain relief by providing non pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa - Westover Hills
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Relief charge nurse at Pre-op, PACU and Phase 2.
- Involved in all aspects of pre and post-operative patient care.
- Actively involved in staffing and workflow of the unit.
- Played an integral role in recruiting and training new employees.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Christus Santa Rosa - Westover Hills
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Performed as Staff and Charge Nurse in Medicine-Telemetry Unit.
- Oversaw an average of 25 patients per shift.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Clinical/Course Instructor
Kaplan College
08.2007 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Care Resources - Wilford Hall Medical Center, AFB
01.2007 - 04.2011
- Provided medical patient support, including assessment, treatment, evaluation, counseling and education.
- Administered medication as ordered by physician, appropriately collected specimens for medical analysis to laboratory.
- Coordinated with other health care team for the total care of patients.
Registered Nurse -General Surgery Trauma Step Down
University Hospital - Medical Drive
04.2004 - 12.2006
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capitol University
Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines03.1990
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Skilled with performing EKG, draw lab and overseeing intake
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Effective with providing discharge instructions to post-op patients
- Proficient in managing airway to post-op patients
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support
Pediatric advanced Life Support
Affiliations
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Inpatient Telemetry
Emerus Holdings (Baptist Neighborhood Hospital)
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Department
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse - Day Surgery
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa - Westover Hills
07.2013 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
Christus Santa Rosa - Westover Hills
04.2011 - 07.2013
Clinical/Course Instructor
Kaplan College
08.2007 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health Care Resources - Wilford Hall Medical Center, AFB
01.2007 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse -General Surgery Trauma Step Down
University Hospital - Medical Drive
04.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capitol University
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