Katherine Seidler BSN, RN
Kermit,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 20 years of experience in wide range of nursing experience. Possesses strong ability to adapt to any healthcare settings while consistently providing efficient high quality patient care. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing care by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and implementing evidence based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Kermit Junior High School Nurse
Kermit Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw health services for school of 420 students and faculty, including initiating workman's comp assessment/processes.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision, hearing, spine, ancanthosis evaluations
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors, stop the bleed kits, and first aid kits, to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community and reported required reportable diseases to DSHS.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions monitored for signs and symptoms of
- Educated students, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans/disaster plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed individualized health care plans for students with various health conditions, communicated care plans with teachers & staff, and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Staff RN, Primary Care Clinic
Winkler County Rural Health Clinic
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration/immunizations standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with physician, radiology team lead, and pharmacist @ hospital affiliated with clinic to prepare for new pain management treatments/injections to be done. Primary RN assisted physician with pain management procedures requiring conscious sedation.
Staff RN, Emergency Room
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy Level 2 Trauma Center emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Rotated as head triage RN proficient in conducting rapid assessment of patients, determining their priority level of urgency using ESI index, directing patient to appropriate location and resources, as well as ongoing reassessments on patients for any change in condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Staff RN, Trauma/Surgical ICU
University Medical Center At Brackenridge
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Performed RN duties for critically ill trauma/injuries and pre and post op care to surgical patients.
- Provided trauma specific patient care such as stabilizing critical patients, performing mass transfusion and fluid resuscitation, titrating intravenous critical drips by interpretation of non-invasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values, ACLS, assist providers with chest tube insertions, invasive line insertions, life saving bedside procedures, wound care, brain death protocols while working with organ procurement specialist, RSI, and following protocols to prevent VAP, CAUTI, and CLABSI.
- Demonstrated leadership skills such as responding as a member of critical care response team to emergencies for entire hospital inpatient settings, assumed role as a reliable resource to nurses on unit, serving as a preceptor for new hire RNs and nursing/paramedic students.
- Recognized by University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing for outstanding service as a preceptor for supervising assigned Capstone nursing student for the duration of the student's 120 hr. practicum, as well as mentoring and guiding new graduates transition from student to RN role.
- Trained as expert resource user for new up to date technology communication device tools and providing education to staff by teaching interactive training classes to staff and serving as expert resource for staff during implementations of new devices/equipment.
Staff RN, Trauma ICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Resuscitated and provided patient centered care for critically injured trauma patients, performed assessments, monitored and identified changes in patient conditions/status to provide appropriate interventions that promote healing
- Obtained and interpreted patient health data to initiate, implement, and revise plan of care to meet patient, physician, and family needs by using excellent communication skills and developing trusting relationships.
- Coordinating patient care with in house multidisciplinary teams and outside agencies such as for organ donations by developing good rapport with all members.
- Ensured hospital compliance with national credentialing agencies by performing electronic health record audits, utilizing EPIC system, and providing collected data to unit based councils working to improve issues related to patient safety, clinical quality improvement, healthy work environment, and patient satisfaction.
- Recipient of AACN Beacon Award of Excellence for Trauma Intensive Care Unit team for employing evidence based practices to make holistic
- Participated in biweekly multidisciplinary trauma patient rounds by presenting all pertinent data of my 1-2 assigned trauma patients to trauma team members while encouraging patient/family participation during rounds to coordinate care with other disciplines.
Staff RN, Medical Cardio Thoracic Surgical ICU
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Cared for pre/post-op cardiac bypass, valve replacement, endarterectomy, thoracotomy, pacemaker, balloon pump patients and developing a strong clinical background managing hemodynamic monitoring and titrating intravenous vasoactive medications accordingly.
- Responsible for treating 1-2 critically ill patients presenting with conditions such as sepsis, shock, MODS, DIC, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA, ARF, MI, CVA, CHF, COPD, renal and liver failure, and complex comorbidities.
- Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as an active member on unit based council responsible for coordinating annual competency credentialing for all ICU unit staff, an active member of patient education, procedural committees, as well as serving as preceptor for nursing students, new graduates, and new hire nurses.
- Ensured implementation and maintenance of protocols were followed in compliance with evidence based nursing practice standards and patient care outcomes, as well as maintaining regulatory standards of core measures.
Staff RN, Medical/Neuro/Bariatric Acute Care Unit
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Served as primary RN for 6-7 patients providing care to medical-surgical, neurological, orthopedic, and bariatric gastric bypass surgery patient populations by performing assessments, planning evidence based nursing care duties, safely administering medications using EMAR, developing care plans, coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams, and providing education to patients and families.
- Frequently assumed Charge RN role on a stroke certified 34 bed unit responsible for performing duties such as, supervising all unit staff, coordinating patient assignments base on acuity and staff competency, serve as a leader and resource for all staff on unit, and upholding standards of excellent patient care and customer satisfaction.
- Recognized by management for excellent bedside manner, patient sensitivity, customer service skills, and selected by lead bariatric team surgeon as a top performer providing exceptional post-op care to patients recovering from gastric bypass surgery.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness communication and supportive skills in caring for patients and families at the end of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2004
Skills
- Emergency Patient Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Triage Rapid Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Rapid Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
- Team Player/Leader
- Patient Education
- Clinical Assessment
- Immunizations
- Health Promotion
Accomplishments
- Unit Wide Recipient of AACN Bronze Beacon Award Award of Excellence for Trauma Intensive Care Unit Team at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth for employing evidence based practices to make holistic improvements in patient care.(2011)
- Recipient of Florence Nightingale Nominee Award for demonstrating passion and commitment to the nursing profession and patients(Medical Center of Arlington, Medical/Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Unit, 2009)
- Recognized by University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing for outstanding service as a preceptor by supervising the assigned Capstone nursing student for the duration of the student's 120 hour practicum, as well as mentoring and guiding new graduates transition from student role to RN role working as a healthcare professional.(University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Surgical/Trauma ICU, 2016)
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Texas, License # 717718
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- ACLS- Advanced Care Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Border Health Office)
- Texas Spinal Screener(TDSHS)
- Texas Vision Screener(TDSHS)
- Texas Hearing Screener(TDSHS)
- NIH Stroke Scale(NIHSS)
- Stop the Bleed Instructor (American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma)
Professional Organizations
- National School Nurse Association(NSNA)
- Texas School Nurse Administrators Association(TSNAA)
- Texas School Nurse Organization(TSNO, Region 18)
- Student Health Advisory Committee(S.H.A.C, Kermit ISD)
Volunteer Activities/Community Service
- The Junior League of Austin
- The Settlement Home for Children
- The Christi Center
- Coats for Kids
- The Women's Center of Tarrant County
- F.I.T. (Food in Tummies) Program
Timeline
RN, Kermit Junior High School Nurse
Kermit Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Staff RN, Primary Care Clinic
Winkler County Rural Health Clinic
04.2022 - 01.2023
Staff RN, Emergency Room
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2020
Staff RN, Trauma/Surgical ICU
University Medical Center At Brackenridge
12.2012 - 03.2017
Staff RN, Trauma ICU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
10.2009 - 11.2012
Staff RN, Medical Cardio Thoracic Surgical ICU
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2008 - 03.2012
Staff RN, Medical/Neuro/Bariatric Acute Care Unit
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Christian University
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