Katarina Belcher
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over two years of experience providing quality patient care in a fast-paced, inpatient environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and a focus on patient advocacy. Eager to build upon success in clinical skills, mastery of bedside nursing care, and continuing to teach new nurses.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Providing direct, quality care to 5 patients per shift including medication administration, maintaining hygiene and comfort, wound care, and assistance with ADLs and ambulation
- Training new nurses on care standards, nursing skills, time management, medication administration and titration, and daily workflow as a bedside RN
- Monitoring vitals, interpreting telemetry, and intervening accordingly
- Educating patients and their family members on treatment plans, medication, and next steps
- Collaborating with other members of the care team to ensure the best outcomes for patients
- Advocating for patients wishes, concerns, and needs
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Providing direct, quality care to 2-3 patients in the setting of neurological critical care
- Conducting hourly or more frequent neuro checks and focused assessments
- Administering and titrating high alert medications such as vasopressors and sedatives
- Assisting providers with bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion and intubation
- Educating patients and their families on the treatment plan, medications, imaging, and procedures
- Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patients' wishes and needs are being met
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2021
Skills
- Acute care with neurological and cardiovascular focuses
- Precepting
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- ADL assistance
- EKG interpretation
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
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