Kate O'Farrell
Family Nurse Practitioner
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to acute care telemetry patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Ready to advance career by becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient care setting meeting various patient's needs.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
12.2008 - Current
- Cared for up to 4 patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitored responses to address new concerns while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease, COVID, and coronary artery disease.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 32-bed telemetry unit as charge RN delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, nursing assistants and unit clerks.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care in EHR system EPIC.
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, patient care, medication administration, admitting and discharge procedures, and electronic charting.
- Code team participant from 2008 to 2010.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Amore
St John, IN
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, anticoagulation monitoring, medication and chronic disease management.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN 08.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Northwest
Hammond, IN 08.2017 - 09.2020
Skills
EMR / EHR
Professional bedside manner
Patient counseling
Relationship building
Diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses
Patient Assessments
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from American Heart Association
Timeline
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue Northwest
08.2017 - 09.2020
Home Health Registered Nurse
Amore
11.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Community Hospital
12.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
08.2004 - 12.2008