Catlin Walker
Boardman,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of progressive experience across CVICU, progressive care, house supervision, and ambulatory care. Known for calm decision-making in high-acuity situations, staffing support, and multidisciplinary coordination. Brings strong patient education, evidence-based practice, and leadership skills to improve care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
Youngstown, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating ambulatory care for veterans across multidisciplinary VA teams, enhancing care continuity.
- Provided veterans with instruction on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
- Guided patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, promoting proactive health management.
- Answered patient calls, routing urgent concerns to ensure timely provider response.
- Completed continuing education courses to remain current on nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Sharon, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 11.2026
- Responded to emergencies and escalated concerns, utilizing house supervisor judgment to maintain patient safety and care quality.
- Assessed staffing levels during shifts and adjusted assignments to align with patient acuity, optimizing care delivery.
- Monitored and tracked admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth patient flow at Sharon Regional Medical Center.
- Worked with physicians, charge nurses, and department leaders on care priorities.
- Supported nursing operations across inpatient units at Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Sharon, Pennsylvania
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Coordinated rapid response care during cardiac emergencies, enhancing patient outcomes at Sharon Regional Medical Center.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and alerted providers, ensuring timely interventions for critical changes.
- Assisted with ventilator support and airway care for unstable cardiovascular patients.
- Supported CVICU patient monitoring at Sharon Regional Medical Center with telemetry and hemodynamic systems.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and comprehensive patient data.
- Worked with physicians, therapists, and nurses on bedside care plans.
Charge Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Sharon, Pennsylvania
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments based on unit acuity, optimizing patient care delivery.
- Enhanced nursing team’s patient care and clinical decision-making through support and collaboration.
- Partnered with physicians and nursing staff to provide quality patient care.
- Trained new nurses and coached staff on procedures and bedside care, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Served as clinical resource for nursing staff across all experience levels.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Sharon Regional Medical Center
Sharon, Pennsylvania
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Prioritized care for unstable progressive care unit patients.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies and assessed evolving patient conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to implement effective treatment plans.
- Developed personalized care plans based on patient needs, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on recovery steps and discharge directions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gillette Community College
Gillette, WY05-2014
Skills
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Electronic health records management
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing leadership
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
- Evidence-based practice committee member
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Sharon Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - 11.2026
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Sharon Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - 03.2024
Charge Registered Nurse
Sharon Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Sharon Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gillette Community College