James Cattin
Peru,IN
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Registered Nurse (RN) with a solid history of achievement in nursing. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities for efficient and effective patient care. Motivated leader excelling in critical care, long-term care, and skilled care settings. Specialized in Alzheimer's and Dementia, mental health, and correctional health during 9 years of experience. Core competencies include exceptional patient care, medication administration, and accurate charting of patient assessments. Excellent communication and time management skills contribute to seamless coordination of care. Efficient and accurate in handling tasks for optimal patient outcomes. Experienced leader as a charge nurse, recognized for outstanding performance with the prestigious Daisy Award.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Peru, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
LPN
Wexford Health/Corizon
Bunker Hill, IN
03.2011 - 09.2021
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles
LPN
Logansport State Hospital
Logansport, IN
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients
- Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them
- Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community
- Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence
- Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required
- Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures
LPN
Caring Hands Health and Rehab
Peru, IN
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary
- Record food and fluid intake and output
- Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking
- Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles
- Clean rooms and make beds
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Kokomo, IN05-2023
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Tucker School of Practical Nursing
Marion, IN08.2007
High School Diploma - General study
North Miami Middle/High School
Macy, IN05.1996
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Learning
- Computers and Electronics
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Recipient
Timeline
RN
Dukes Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - Current
LPN
Wexford Health/Corizon
03.2011 - 09.2021
LPN
Logansport State Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2011
LPN
Caring Hands Health and Rehab
11.2008 - 11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma - General study
North Miami Middle/High School
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Tucker School of Practical Nursing