Kate Forrest
Oakland,CA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Intensive Care Unit
08.2022 - Current
- Works with geriatric patients in the acute care setting
- Enhances interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Improves patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Staff Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente, Med-Tele/Step Down 7 North
12.2014 - 08.2022
- Direct patient care of medical and surgical patients
- Precepting of new grads and new hired RNs
- Member of Department Quality Committee
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Dominican University Of California
08.2017 - Current
- Oversees clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities
- Assess student knowledge levels and abilities through observation, direct instruction, written care plans, and simulation activities
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Holy Names University
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversees clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities
- Assess student knowledge levels and abilities through observation, direct instruction, written care plans, and simulation activities
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, Progressive Care and Neuro Stepdown Units
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Direct patient care of step down level, telemetry patients
- Competency in EKG monitoring, ventilator maintenance, and NIH stoke scale assessment
Registered Nurse
Healthy Living at Home
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Provision of nursing care to home-bound patients.
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Direct patient care as staff nurse
- Participation in committees including shared governance unit council, pain management, and skin and wound resource
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, 4A Orthopedics
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Direct patient care as staff nurse
- Preceptor for student and new graduate nurses
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
John Muir Medical Center
03.2006 - 02.2009
- Inpatient and outpatient venipuncture and specimen collection
- Member of trauma team for specimen collection
Education
Master Of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA2008
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
NIH Stroke Scale Certification, National Institute of Health
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Projects
- Participated in the Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship through UCSF and Stanford's Center for Nursing Research and Innovation in 2013
- Currently enrolled in the KP Caritas Coach Education Program
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Intensive Care Unit
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Holy Names University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Dominican University Of California
08.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse III
Kaiser Permanente, Med-Tele/Step Down 7 North
12.2014 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, Progressive Care and Neuro Stepdown Units
12.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit
03.2012 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Healthy Living at Home
09.2011 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center, 4A Orthopedics
03.2009 - 03.2012
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
John Muir Medical Center
03.2006 - 02.2009
Master Of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
Similar Profiles
SAMANTHA CRABBSAMANTHA CRABB
Registered Nurse, BSN at Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Kootenai HealthRegistered Nurse, BSN at Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Kootenai Health
Jane StraussJane Strauss
Student Nurse at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Medical Surgery Care UnitStudent Nurse at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Medical Surgery Care Unit
Lynn Claury OrphéeLynn Claury Orphée
Registered Nurse at Jewish General Hospital, Cardiovascular Unit/Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitRegistered Nurse at Jewish General Hospital, Cardiovascular Unit/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Mariana OsegueraMariana Oseguera
Assistant Gymnastics Teacher at Ruby's TumblingAssistant Gymnastics Teacher at Ruby's Tumbling
Jecarre LacyJecarre Lacy
Property Manager at Tidal Wave Property LLCProperty Manager at Tidal Wave Property LLC