Kate Herr
Rockford,IL
Summary
BSN Nurse with 8.5 years of direct patient care across multiple clinical units. Over 16 years of healthcare experience supporting diverse patient needs. Delivers safe, patient-centered nursing care while adapting to changing unit priorities. Maintains consistent quality standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CV Tele/ CV Tele Stepdown (Registered Nurse)
OSF Saint Anthony's Medical Center
Rockford, Illinois
06.2023 - Current
- Providing patient care for cardiovascular patients on Gen med CV unit or our CV stepdown sister unit.
- Filled in charge nurse to support daily unit operations.
- Preceptor for new nurses and DEU student nurses.
- Trained Virtual admission and discharge nurse.
Special Precaution Area (Registered Nurse)
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Provided care for 3-4 isolation patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and effective treatment. Cared for diverse patients, adapting to varied isolation requirements and specific health needs. Patients can consist of any type of isolation needs, specializing in COVID-19 isolation and treatments.
Cardiac Surveillance Unit ( 4th Floor HH), Registered Nurse
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Patient care for up to 4-5 cardiac patients. Diverse patient care population. Common procedures consist of angiograms, stress test, Thora/ paracentesis, and pacemaker placements. CSU is a stroke certified unit, requiring additional training to identify the progression and stability of acute to subacute strokes.
Medical/Surgical Oncology (7th Floor), Patient Care Technician
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Aids in direct care to 10 to 30 patients at a time. Work in correlation with the nurses to increase patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Care Center
Rockford, Illinois
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Aided in direct care for up to 30 patients in a long term and rehabilitation setting aimed at increasing comfort by providing assistance with hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Education
Bachelors of science - Nursing
Western Governors University
06-2021
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Rockford, Illinois12-2017
Associates of Arts -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois09-2013
High school Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Rockford, Illinois05-2010
Certification - Certified Nurses Aissistant
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL12-2009
Skills
- Fill-in Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Virtual Nurse
- Time management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- ACLS
- NIHs
Timeline
CV Tele/ CV Tele Stepdown (Registered Nurse)
OSF Saint Anthony's Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Special Precaution Area (Registered Nurse)
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2023
Cardiac Surveillance Unit ( 4th Floor HH), Registered Nurse
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
Medical/Surgical Oncology (7th Floor), Patient Care Technician
UW Health Swedish American Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosewood Care Center
08.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelors of science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associates of Arts -
Rock Valley College
High school Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Certification - Certified Nurses Aissistant
Rock Valley College