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Kate Bomstad

St Louis,MO

Summary

As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, I have built a progressive career focused on providing direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. My track record demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure while skillfully handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. In addition, I am continuously honing my rapid learning abilities within the demanding environment of a bustling emergency department. By fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and exceptional patient service, I strive to deliver the highest standard of care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mercy
09.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions at a level one trauma, stroke, semi and burn center.
  • Educated patients about health condition, treatment and plan of care.
  • Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
  • Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations while using critical thinking skills to maximise positive outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, safety protocols and charting.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients by practicing anticipatory care and implementing protocols.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Student Nurse Technician

BJC Central Staffing Office
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Received a call two hours before a shift to get facility/unit assignment, delivered high-quality care by quickly adapting to each patient population.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
07.2020

Skills

  • EMR Systems (epic)
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • STEMI Activation and Management
  • Burn and Trauma Patient Care
  • Stroke Activation and Management/Neurological Assessment
  • Airway Management
  • Patient and Caregiver Education/Communication
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Critical thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Clear Communication with Care Team

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • ENPC- Emergency Pediatric Course
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mercy
09.2021 - Current

Student Nurse Technician

BJC Central Staffing Office
01.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

University of Arkansas

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