KATE FLORENCE, BSN, RN
Concord,CA
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals to improve patient health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Subacute Unit
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
Concord
03.2024 - Current
- Tracheostomy care
- Monitor patients on ventilators
- Sterile suction
- Foley/Suprapubic catheter care
- Colostomy Care
- Initiate IV/ IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Gastrostomy tube
- Monitor vital signs
- Medication administration
RN Supervisor (Part-time)
Diablo Valley Post Acute
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Perform patient assessments
- Admit/Discharge patients
- Assess vital signs
- Perform urinary catheter insertion/removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans
- Answered 16 patient call lights and performed services that added to the patient's physical well-being
- Collaborated with doctors to communicate patient care plans and updates with patients and families.
Registered Nurse/ Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Responded to emergency situations based upon nursing standards
- Resolved participant complaints
- Responsible for the care of all assigned clients
- Assess vital signs
- Prepared and give injections and enemas
- Medication Administration and Treatments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sierra Health & Wellness
Concord
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in hand over hand medication administration
- Performed admission assessments
- Performed safety checks on clients
- Maintained a therapeutic environment
- Assisted in client care meetings with on duty physician and carried out orders
- Obtained vital signs and skin assessments
- Performed CIWA/COW assessments
- Methadone administration.
Charge Nurse, LVN
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
Pleasant Hill
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in developing care plans, and supervised care provided by nursing aides
- Responded to emergency situations based upon nursing standards
- Attended all required training meetings
- Resolved patient complaints
- Responsible for the care of the sick, injured, and disabled under the direction of a physician
- Obtain vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Prepared and given injections and enemas, applied a dressing
- Medication Administration.
Assistant Executive Director
Moraga Royale
Moraga
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted regular staff in-service meetings
- Served as Long Term Care claims manager
- Oversee timesheets and complete payroll ADP
- Ensured staff compliance with all emergency plans and procedures
- Directed screening hiring and evaluation of all facility staff
- Assured scheduling coverage for all departments and shifts
- Conducted periodic evaluations of resident practical care and health needs
- Performed periodic review and coordination of Resident Service Plans
- Ensured accuracy and currency of all employee and resident files.
Memory Care Director
Atria Senior Living
Lafayette
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted regular staff in-service meetings
- Directed screening hiring and evaluation of all facility staff
- Managed scheduling and call-ins
- Conducted periodic evaluations of resident practical care and health needs
- Performed periodic review and coordination of Resident Service Plans
- Ensured accuracy and currency of all resident files
- Performed medication review audits.
Memory Care Director
Merrill Gardens
Rockridge
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Created care plans for all residents
- Ensured staff compliance with all emergency plans and procedures
- Scheduled all leisure programs for residents
- Directed screening hiring and evaluation of all facility staff
- Managed scheduling and call-ins
- Conducted periodic evaluations of resident practical care and health needs
- Performed periodic review and coordination of Resident Service Plans
- Ensured accuracy and currency of all employee and resident files.
Medication Manager
The Kensington Assisted Living
Walnut Creek
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted regular staff in-service meetings
- Managed schedule and call-ins
- Directed screening hiring and evaluation of all facility staff
- Assured scheduling coverage for all departments and shifts
- Conducted resident chart reviews to meet state compliance
- Held resident and family conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Concord, CA12.2023
Associate Degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Concord, CA10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
American College of Nursing
Concord, CA01.2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Diabetes education
- Decision making
- Family and patient support
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), CA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse Subacute Unit
Windsor Rosewood Care Center
03.2024 - Current
RN Supervisor (Part-time)
Diablo Valley Post Acute
02.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse/ Vocational Nurse
Clipboard Health
11.2022 - 03.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Sierra Health & Wellness
10.2021 - 05.2022
Charge Nurse, LVN
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
10.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Executive Director
Moraga Royale
07.2019 - 10.2020
Memory Care Director
Atria Senior Living
11.2018 - 06.2019
Memory Care Director
Merrill Gardens
03.2017 - 10.2018
Medication Manager
The Kensington Assisted Living
09.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate Degree - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
American College of Nursing
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