Kaitlin Fidler
Williamsport,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Department Of Corrections, SCI Muncy
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Responded to emergencies in the compound.
- Admitted inmates in the system when they were brought from breaking parole or newly arrested.
- Assessed inmates during Use of Forces, Restraint Chair placements, and other alternative methods to prevent self-harm from occurring.
- Assessed and documented on inmates that were in fights.
- Assessed employees that were injured or had medical emergencies during their shifts.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
Registered Nurse - Hospice Care
UPMC Williamsport - Divine Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided support to the patients and their family members during a difficult time.
- Pronounced the death of the patients, filled out the death certificates, made the phone calls, supported the family, and did post-mortem care.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Williamsport
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing, diagnosing, and formulating comprehensive care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
- Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Corning Community College
Corning, NY06.2014
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness Education
Corning Community College
Corning, NY06.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Corning Community College
06.2013
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- Diabetes Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Chart Updating
- Health Screening
- Critical Care
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
Registered Nurse, CPR
Affiliations
- Reading
- Playing various types of games
- Crafts - Crocheting, Ceramices, etc.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Corrections
Department Of Corrections, SCI Muncy
01.2022 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aide Pharmacy
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Hospice Care
UPMC Williamsport - Divine Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
UPMC Williamsport
07.2014 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Corning Community College
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness Education
Corning Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Corning Community College
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