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Work History
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Certification Licensure Skills
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Kate Porteous, BSN, RN

Nashville,TN

Summary

A motivated and detail-oriented new graduate registered nurse with valuable work experience in a surgical specialties unit, primarily caring for post-surgical patients. Demonstrates a strong foundation in patient assessment, care planning, and post-operative recovery. Eager to transition into a new position, expand career diversity, and gain clinical skills. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and contributing positively to the healthcare team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.

Student Nurse Extern

DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Works one-on-one with RN to expand skill set, critical thinking skills, and time management
  • Duties include: medication administration, Foley catheter insertion, venipuncture, and other skills delegated by the RN and approved by the ABN

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2024

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy

Publications

Callihan, M. L., Somers, B., Dinesh, D., Aldred, L., Clamp, K., Treglown, A., Custred, C., Porteous, K., Szukala, E., Proof of Concept Testing of Safe Patient Handling Intervention Using Wearable Sensor technology, Sensors, 2023, 23, 5769

Certification Licensure Skills

  • BLS & ACLS Provider Certified
  • Proficient in EPIC
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Student Nurse Extern

DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capstone College of Nursing
Kate Porteous, BSN, RN