Cathrine Towne

• Improve patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
• Establish and maintaine effective communication among healthcare team members to promote high quality patient care.
• Investigate and independently resolve complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Oversee night shift personnel. Maintain adequate staffing levels and staff scheduling. Supervise and direct nursing and direct care staff, provide guidance, conduct audits, implement improvement plans, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and hospital guidelines.
• Motivate and evaluate nursing staff to ensure the delivery of top-tier nursing care.
• Mentor new nurses through regular training, evaluations, and feedback to facilitate their professional growth with guidance and a supportive work environment..
• Assist with emergency preparedness, evacuations, and safety compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing infection control.
• Work at least 80 hours per month as a building nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
• Order supplies and keep check on inventory levels.

Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. Medication Administration and Education. Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Encouraged creativity among youth group members by designing artistic projects that showcased their talents and strengths.
• Provided guidance and mentorship to individual youths, helping them navigate personal challenges and achieve their goals.

• Charge Nurse Skilled Unit, Training of New Employees, Interdisciplinary Care Team, Admissions, Physical Assessment of Adult and Geriatric Patients, Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs. Care Planning, Interventions, Evaluation, Medication Administration (PO, NG, IM, IV fluids), Insertion/Drainage/Removal, Tracheostomy care, Endotracheal Suction, Ostomy care, Foley catheter insertion/removal, Cardiac care/electrode placement, Dysrhythmia recognition, Wound Care/Irrigation/Dressing changes/Sterile technique, Diabetic care, Vital Assessment, Chart checks, Client Care and Education, Teach back method, Appointment setup, Labs, Discharges, Knowledge of Cerner, Word, Excel, Hospital and Facility Policies.
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• Admissions, Assessment, Medication Administration, V/S, Documentation, Care Planning, Interventions, Wound Care, Dressing changes, Sterile technique, Diabetic care, Vitals, Foley insertion, Evaluation, Client Care and Education, Teach back method, Discharges.

• Admissions, Physical Assessment, Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention, IV insertion, Phlebotomy, treatments, Gastrostomy care/enteral tubes/continuous tube feeding/dressing change, NG tube insertion/drainage removal, Tracheostomy care, Endotracheal Suction, Ostomy care, Chest tube management, Foley Catheter insertion/removal, Cardiac care/EKG/dysrhythmia recognition, Wound Care/Irrigation/Dressing changes/Sterile technique, Diabetic care, Vital Assessment, Client Care and Education, Teach back method, Discharges, Knowledge of Cerner, Word, Excel, Hospital and JCAHO policies.

• Conducted thorough Psychiatric Assessment of Adult & Children, Suicide and Crisis Screening, Identified changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients individual needs. Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients. Observation, Evaluation, Intervention, Patient activity charting, Restraint and Chemical sedation of Agitated patients, Knowledge of Avatar, Word, Excel and Facility policies.
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• Admissions, Assessment, Psychiatric & Psychosocial, Care Planning, Held educational group sessions for patients, Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from addiction, Interventions, Medication Administration, Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms., Wound care, Documentation, Seizure precaution, Oxygen therapy, CPR, Diabetic care, Evaluation, CIWA, CWA-BCOWS scale, Addiction withdrawal, Referrals, Auditing, Discharges, and Discharge Planning Needs, Knowledge of Avatar, Excel, Word and Facility policies.
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• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records. Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence. Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving. Payroll, Collection, Set up new employees, Reviewed contracts, invoices and changed order requests, Assisted with Research, Buying and ordering of materials, Professional Home design, Maintaining professional appearance and cleanliness of office, kept office stocked with supplies, Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office duties.
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• Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills. Managed high call volume, airline ticket sales with exceptional attention to detail, resulting in fewer booking errors and cancellations.
• Developed rapport with guests through personalized interactions, fostering loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
• Selected for special projects and Management Employee Relation Committee, Knowledge of Quick-Res, Awarded Top sales agent.