Cathy Livingston
Twin City,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for exceptional productivity and effective task management in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration, contributing to superior patient care. Strong communication and teamwork skills foster a collaborative atmosphere that enhances patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development to further elevate standards of nursing practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Charge Nurse
Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Pulaski, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN- Charge Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin, GA
02.2015 - 11.2024
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
RN Case Manager
Spanish Oaks Hospice
Bellville, GA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided compassionate hospice care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA05-2005
Skills
- Nursing informatics
- Community health
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Basic life support
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Chart updating
- Discharge coordination
- Health care consultation
- Precepting
- Health screening
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Vaccine administration
- Ventilator support
- Treatment Planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Administering immunizations
- IV drug therapy management
- Electronic health records management
- Family and patient support
- Staff supervision
Certification
- BLS
- CRRN
Timeline
RN- Charge Nurse
Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
RN- Charge Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
02.2015 - 11.2024
RN Case Manager
Spanish Oaks Hospice
01.2013 - 01.2015
- BLS
- CRRN
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
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