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Catherine Westfall

Registered Nurse
Clarklake,MI

Summary

Contact information cell ph (734) 717-6546

email cwestfall0225@gmail.com

Seasoned Registered Nurse with experience delivering high-quality direct patient care within multidisciplinary team to patients in medical/surgical, cardiac, neuro, and nephrology units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing team members toward achieving patient care goals. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Resourceful Registered Nurse possessing excellent work ethic, compassion and commendable interpersonal skills.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
  • Travel position at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI on 36 bed ortho/medical and surgical unit. Usual nurse to patient ration of 5:1
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Provide individualized patient education.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Monitored and managed treatments, management of chronic and acute pain.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Travel assignment on medical, nephrology unit at Ballard Healthcare, Battle Creek, MI. Usual assignments consisted of 5 to 6 patients.
  • Conducted admission assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history. Developed individualized nursing care plan and provided patient education focusing on management of kidney care and wellness.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with members of medical team.
  • Maintained and updated electronic medical record with current, accurate information through EPIC charting system.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Henry Ford Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Staff position on internal medicine unit. Care of COVID patients, treatment of chronic illnesses such as chronic lung disease, diabetes and sepsis. Usual ratio of 5:1 on 24 bed unit.
  • Utilization of proper PPE and hand washing technique for infection control.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with medical staff.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, and response to treatments.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical record. Facility used EPIC charting system.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Travel position at Elmhurst Medical Center/ NYC Hospitals, Queens, NY on 20 bed COVID unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respirations for signs of distress. Maintained continuous monitoring of pulse ox.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including administering IV medications,
  • Adhered to infection control procedures and use of proper PPE to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support. Provide translation services with video chat, as needed for non-English speaking patients.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Travel assignment at Beaumont Hospital on nephrology unit with care of kidney, liver transplant patients.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial, ongoing patient assessments.
  • Perform peritoneal dialysis treatments as prescribed to assigned patients in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team. Evaluation of response and tolerance of treatments.
  • Ordering, interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed. Education provided as appropriate to diagnosis of kidney failure, liver failure and recovery period after receiving transplant.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical record with EPIC charting system.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Thomas Rutherford Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Staff position on medical/surgical unit with patient to nurse ratio of 6 to 1.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Ongoing Education and expectations given regarding diagnosis and treatment plan throughout admission.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards. Utilized Meditech charting system.

Registered Nurse

St Thomas Riverpark
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Staff position on medical/telemetry unit with nurse to patient ratio of 5:1.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team. Provided individualized education to patients and family.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records. Documentation completed through Cerner system.

Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2016
  • Staff RN on 16 bed acute stroke unit; patient ratio 2:1. Also worked on 24 bed Neuroscience unit, patient ratio 4:1.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history. Implemented plan of care and stroke education.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects. Telemetry monitoring with continuous pulse oximetry performed.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Maintained open communication with team members; encouraged teamwork.

Education

CPR, American Heart Association
renewal date 09/2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN

Skills

  • Patient Assessment, Evaluation and Individualized care of patients
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Critical Thinking with Planning and Delivery of care
  • Collaboration with team members and maintain teamwork, emphasis on patient's individual needs
  • Creating Teamwork with Open Communication among team members
  • Reliable & trustworthy

Additional Information

Personal contact information phone (734) 717-6546

email cwestfall0225@gmail.com

  • Family medical leave/personal leave October 2020 to January 2021
  • personal medical leave January 2019 to August 2019
  • Family medical leave February 2017 to December 2017

References

Aya Healthcare, San Diego, Calf

Jason Duran, nurse recruiter

(858)283-2767

Amanda Wuum, RN, BSN

Spectrum Butterworth

Nurse manager

amanda.wuum@spectrumhealth.org

office (616)391-3620

cell (616)293-6892

Roleisha Robinson, RN, MSN

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

F1 Nurse Manager

rrobons9@hfhs.org

(313)916-3036

Sonya Schwartz, RN

Charge Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

(734) 552-2001

Michael Jankowski, RN, BSN

Charge Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital

(313)515-6339

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Henry Ford Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Trustaff Travel Nurses
03.2020 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Trustaff Travel Nursing
01.2020 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St Thomas Rutherford Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse

St Thomas Riverpark
11.2017 - 07.2018

Registered Nurse

Henry Ford Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2016

CPR, American Heart Association

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cleveland State Community College

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