Kaitlin Gradin
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UW Medical Center, excelling in chemotherapy and CAR-T administration. Proven leader in charge nurse roles, fostering teamwork and mentoring new hires. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills enhance patient outcomes, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care in fast-paced environments. Currently seeking a new job opportunity at Novo Nordisk to gain valuable research and quality control analysis skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
UW Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Administering chemotherapy, stem cell infusions, and CAR-T commercial products
- Serving as charge nurse to coordinate patient assignments and unit workflow
- Precepting nursing students and onboarding new hires
- Delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- Maintained accurate electronic health records in compliance with hospital policies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Emergency Room Technician
Overlake Medical Center
Bellevue
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed patient conditions and collected vital signs efficiently.
- Assisted medical staff with emergency procedures and patient care tasks.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide reassurance and information.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Performed basic, non-invasive medical assistant duties.
Administrative Assistant
Inland Imaging LLC
Seattle
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA05.2023
Skills
- Chemotherapy ONS
- Stem cell infusion
- CAR-T administration
- Charge nurse leadership
- Team coordination
- Precepting nursing students
- Mentoring new hires
- Proficient in EPIC
- Proficient in Cerner EMR systems
- Strong clinical assessment
- Critical thinking
- IV and central line management
Certification
Registered Nurse WA state RN61446017
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UW Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Overlake Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
Administrative Assistant
Inland Imaging LLC
09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest University