Kate Hutchins

• Provided emotional support and education to patients diagnosed with cancer and their families.
• Organized patient care plans for oncology services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, pain management and palliative care.
• Coordinated communication between the multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care.
• Assessed patients' needs and coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Facilitated access to clinical trials by providing information about eligibility requirements and enrollment processes.
• Conducted follow-up visits with patients post treatment or discharge from hospital stay to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintained accurate medical records for all patients seen in the clinic setting.
• Monitored compliance with evidence-based guidelines for cancer screening and diagnostic testing.
• Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications that can improve outcomes associated with cancer diagnosis.
• Collaborated with other departments within the health system to ensure comprehensive patient care coordination.
• Identified barriers preventing timely access to quality cancer care.
• Served as a liaison between the hospital administration and providers when needed.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
• Provided education and counseling for patients on their treatment plan and side effects of medications.
• Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
• Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
• Assessed patient response to treatments and reported changes in condition to physicians.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient in accordance with hospital policy.
• Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy by following established safety protocols.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
• Participated in research initiatives as needed.
• Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
• Reviewed medication orders for appropriateness prior to administration.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Endoscopy RN
• ACLS
• PALS
• Procedural Sedation
• Team Leader
• Excellent IV skills
• Relief Charge Nurse
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
• Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
• Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
• Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.

• Emergency Room RN
• Relief charge nurse
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC
• Triage experienced
• Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Med-Surg RN
• Relief charge nurse
• ACLS
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Cared for numerous different surgical patients
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.

CNA in the Emergency Room

• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
• Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.

Team Leader for Center for Family Medicine. Helped manage the care of patients of 8 residents, and faculty staff.

• PACU RN
• ACLS
• Recovered patients in a level 1, and level 2 recovery room.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.