Kate Redden
Belleville,IL
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a diverse background in working across multiple healthcare settings, including the emergency department, psych intake, and psychiatric nursing. Committed to delivering compassionate care and making a positive impact within the community. Seeking opportunities to utilize skills and expertise to provide exceptional patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL
06.2018 - Current
- Assessed patient physical, social, language or mental needs
- Provided support services regarding treatments and administration of medication as ordered
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Delegated staff nursing duties
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, promoting self-care practices.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for infection control, improving overall hospital standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, responding swiftly to emergencies.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
St. Alexius Hospital
St. Louis, MO
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Developed and implemented nursing
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, responding swiftly to emergencies.
- Streamlined patient intake processes by refining documentation practices, reducing wait times significantly.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Luthern School of Nursing
St Louis, MO06.2014
Information Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO06.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL06.1996
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency response
- Patient discharge
Timeline
RN
Gateway Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
12.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
St. Alexius Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2017
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Luthern School of Nursing
Information Science
University of Missouri
Bachelor Of Science - Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville