Katarina Rinehart
Rio Rancho
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with experience providing care in DD Waiver, pediatric home health, and long-term care settings. Proficient in medication administration, patient assessment, and developing individualized care plans. Experienced in monitoring patient condition, reporting changes to physicians, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Registered Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor the health status of residents, including vital signs and overall well-being, to detect and report changes early.
- Administer medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and facility protocol
- Provide comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.
- Report changes in resident's condition promptly to physicians and healthcare teams for timely interventions
Registered Nurse
Active Solutions Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct regular health assessments and utilize electronic health records for accurate documentation that adhere to DD Waver regulations
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, clients and families to promote health, independence, and quality of life
- Train and support direct care staff on medical needs, interventions and compliance with DD Waiver program standards
Registered Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Care for medically fragile children in their homes, effectively communicate with parents, providers and therapists regarding individualized patient care
- Monitor patient condition, identify changes and communicate promptly healthcare providers, family, and supervisors to adjust care as needed
- Maintain detailed, accurate documentation of patient condition, treatments, interventions, and patient outcomes in compliance with agency standards
LPN/Registered Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitor the health status of residents, including vital signs and overall well-being, to detect and report changes early.
- Administer medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and facility protocol
- Provide comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.
- Report changes in resident's condition promptly to physicians and healthcare teams for timely interventions
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2021
UNITED STATES PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE - NURSING
Career Enrichment Center
Albuquerque, NM05.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Collaboration with other medical professionals
- Effective interpersonal and written communication
- Time management
- Organized
- Detail oriented
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Compassionate and empathetic
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New Mexico Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, Expires 01/31/2028
Timeline
PRN Registered Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Active Solutions Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care
12.2021 - 12.2025
LPN/Registered Nurse
The Retreat Alzheimer's Specialty Care
05.2019 - 12.2021
UNITED STATES PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE - NURSING
Career Enrichment Center
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Central New Mexico Community College