Cathryngail Harper
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Attentive professional with 28 years of experience in healthcare. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training and precepting new nursing interns. Proven success in complex roles using analytical and critical thinking skills for the coordination of healthcare. Familiar with bedside care, leadership, case management, employee education, risk management, quality assurance and improvement as well as fiscal responsibility. Proven history of dynamic care planning and detailed patient care. I am currently working on Med/Surg Certification, Port-a-cath certification and PNAP. I am seeking to grow in a position that allows me to use my dynamic skill set of educator, safety specialist, nurse and leader.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MSN Ed
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients, assisted with education of patient care technicians on the floor and reinforcement of skills. Audited IV pumps, glucometers, and central line dressings, as well as fall risk documentation. Observed commit to sit with patient care technicians and nurses. Provided patient and family education. Participated in the Quality Practice Counsel under Magnet. Collaborated with staff and physicians on safety measures for patients and family. Nominated for Daisy Award.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, MSN
Enhabit Home Health
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Provide direct quality care to patients upon discharge from the hospital/rehabilitation center. Responsible for assessing patients upon admission, wound care, diabetic teaching, blood draws, catheter care, supervisory visits and infection control. Instrumental in family and patient education. Collaborate with physicians to provide the best possible outcome for patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Summit Acres Home Care
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsible for supervision of medical staff. Duties included staffing, education, infection control coordination, admission intakes using MATRIX, coordination of care and conflict resolution. Acting Director of Nursing in the absence of current Director when out or on vacation. Development and coordination of the education program for licensed and non-licensed personnel. Responsible for monthly quality assurance activities and documentation. Collaborated closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee the operations of the agency. Maintained employee records, schedules, reports, reviewed documentation, services, and employee reviews.
- Evaluated work performance of 25 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 25-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Registered Nurse /Float Pool
West Virginia University Medicine
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide direct quality care to patients on the medical surgical floor, surgical trauma unit, step down unit, cardiac unit, and Intensive Care Unit. Instrumental with new hire recruitment and education. Primary Preceptor for incoming new hires and new nursing graduates. Involved with specialty wound care for surgical trauma unit. Proficient with use of EPIC.
RN-Critical Care
Ohio University
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Travel Nurse who provided direct patient care using evidence-based practice. Proficient with hemodynamic monitoring, management of ventilators and respiratory care, use of arterial lines, Swan Ganz catheters as well as pulmonary artery catheters. Worked will all disciplines to coordinate patient care for best outcomes. Proficient in utilizing the EPIC program at facility.
RN-Critical Care
Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care to surgical trauma patients. Proficient and instrumental with staff in the transition from Meditech to EPIC program. Leader in training all new nursing graduates from Washington State Community College. Preceptor for new incoming critical care nurses. Managed ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, and catheters. Coordinated care with physicians and other disciplines for comprehensive care of the patient.
RN Medical-Surgical Nurse
Encompass Health
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care to patients dealing with complex medical diagnoses. Monitored trends in progress for adaptation needs and coordinated care with other disciplines for positive patient outcomes.
RN Case Manager
Amedysis
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Coordinated in home care with licensed professionals, physicians and DME providers. Responsible for initial admit and care management with the interdisciplinary team. Assessed and monitored patients’ progress toward goals to report during the interdisciplinary team meetings for the assigned case load. Responsible for all wound care and Intravenous administration. Created and modified care plans with assist from interdisciplinary team. Assist with Medicare visits and reviews as needed.
Case Management
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Assessed patient needs at time of entrance into the EC for care management. Care management included discerning what unit patient needed to be placed on and the development of plan of care for hospital stay with team members. Goals and progress were monitored throughout patients stay to adjust care plan and establish the discharge plan with the interdisciplinary team.
RN, ICU
Kindred Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided direct patient care in the Intensive Care Unit for patients with complex medical conditions. Utilized evidenced based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions and providing care for positive patient outcome goals.
RN, ICU
Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 08.2007
- Provided direct patient care for patients in complex critical conditions with multidisciplinary team. Certified in Trauma Nursing. Managed large ventilator patient population and responsible for progressive patient weaning from ventilators to progress to medical surgical floors. Educated patients and families on ventilator maintenance and care for those ventilator dependent patients that were unable to progress and required ventilator support at home.
RN- Charge Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Responsible for the overall coordination of care by the interdisciplinary team of the unit for patients. Assigned tasks to staff based upon skill level and ensured compliance with policies and procedures of the hospital. Supervised the work of nursing personnel and patient care technicians and evaluated performance. Assisted Physicians with ordering procedures and retrieval of results when and where needed.
LPN-Office Nurse
Dr. Steve Howell
12.1996 - 12.1998
- Assisted Physicians with patient care as well conduct physical assessments and provide patient education and counseling. Performed basic laboratory test, reviewed results, collaborated with health care team to develop treatments plans and assisted with executing the treatment plan in conjunction with the physician. Organized office supplies and medical supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
04.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College
09.1999
LPN - Nursing
Washington State Community College
09.1996
Skills
- Experienced in precepting, onboarding, and training new graduate nurses, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong background in curriculum support, student evaluation, quality improvement, and NCLEX- focused teaching
- Passionate about student success, clinical safety, and workforce development
- Understands importance of collaboration with other team members, experienced in leading teams
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Magnet certification
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Sigma
Certification
- West Virginia RN License
- Ohio RN License
- Texas RN License
- Current BLS and ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MSN Ed
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, MSN
Enhabit Home Health
07.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
Summit Acres Home Care
08.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse /Float Pool
West Virginia University Medicine
08.2022 - 07.2024
RN-Critical Care
Ohio University
12.2021 - 04.2022
RN-Critical Care
Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2021
RN Medical-Surgical Nurse
Encompass Health
02.2019 - 09.2019
RN Case Manager
Amedysis
10.2012 - 03.2017
Case Management
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
01.2009 - 02.2011
RN, ICU
Kindred Healthcare
01.2008 - 01.2009
RN, ICU
Marietta Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 08.2007
RN- Charge Nurse
St. Joseph’s Hospital
08.1998 - 09.2000
LPN-Office Nurse
Dr. Steve Howell
12.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Hocking College
LPN - Nursing
Washington State Community College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University