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Katara Watford

Katara Watford

Birmingham

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Pediatric Nurse at Children's of Alabama, skilled in medication administration and critical thinking. Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kidney/Liver/GI Med Surg Nurse

Children's of Alabama Hospital
08.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with patient care plans.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
  • Evaluated patient responses to treatment, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.

Postpartum Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery to promote optimal health and wellness
  • Monitored postpartum patients for signs of complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, infection, and postpartum depression, intervening promptly when necessary
  • Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
  • Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.

Nurse Extern

Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
  • Participated in educational sessions and training to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.

Education

Post Master’s Graduate Certificate - FNP

Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12-2016

Master of Science - Nursing

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
05-2023

Skills

  • Medication Administration - Expert
  • Pediatric Care - Fluent
  • Time Management - Expert
  • Attention to Detail - Expert
  • Reliable & Trustworthy - Expert
  • Patient assessment - Fluent
  • Team Player - Expert
  • Direct patient care - Expert

Certification

  • BLS CPR American Heart Association November 2022
  • NRP American Academy of Pediatrics November 2024

Timeline

Kidney/Liver/GI Med Surg Nurse

Children's of Alabama Hospital
08.2025 - Current

Postpartum Nurse

Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2025

Nurse Extern

Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023

Post Master’s Graduate Certificate - FNP

Georgia College and State University

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Master of Science - Nursing

Brenau University

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