Kate Groot
McPherson,KS
Summary
Proficient and caring nurse offering outstanding patient care in a long term care setting. Strengths include addressing patient needs with compassion, attention to detail and insuring resident safety. Collaborates well with others in a team setting. Over ten years of experience in long term care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vision Staffing LLC, TruStaff
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds and provided ordered treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Accessible and available for last minute staffing needs at several facilities.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from residents.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Home
04.2011 - 04.2022
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, IM injections and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respirations, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked alongside other facility staff for optimal resident care.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS05.2015
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
Certification
IV-043
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vision Staffing LLC, TruStaff
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Home
04.2011 - 04.2022
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Central Kansas Technical College
IV-043
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