Kaitlin Ramsbacher
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Compassionate and hard - working Registered Nurse committed to patient education and advocacy. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/ Charge RN/ Oncology RN
Kootenai Health Coeur D
Alene, ID
08.2021 - Current
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions
- Obtain specimens or samples for laboratory work
- Maintain accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Engage with patient, family members, and friends to provide courteous, efficient experience.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
Labor and Delivery RN
Kootenai Health
Coeur D'Alene, ID
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Cared for women during labor and after birth and for babies immediately after birth.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Maintained accurate records of all relevant clinical information related to labor and delivery processes.
- Assessed and monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor.
St Vincent Hospital
Billings, MT
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Perform basic EKG and Telemetry interpretation and inform healthcare team of any changes
- Proficient in EPIC EMDR
- Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming
- Answer call lights and assist RNs with patient care
- Obtain vital signs, BGs, and EKGs
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
CNA| St. Peters Hospital
Helena, MT
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
CNA| Touchmark Retirement Community
Helena, MT
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 80-bed Assisted care facility
- Under the supervision of an RN, administered medications to 80 patients.
CNA| Discovery Care Center
Hamilton, MT
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 12-bed Memory care facility
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Oncology Certification
Timeline
Labor and Delivery RN
Kootenai Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
RN/ Charge RN/ Oncology RN
Kootenai Health Coeur D
08.2021 - Current
St Vincent Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2021
CNA| St. Peters Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2017
CNA| Touchmark Retirement Community
12.2014 - 07.2016
CNA| Discovery Care Center
01.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miles Community College
- ACLS
- BLS
- Oncology Certification
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