Kate Summers
Butte,MT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CCCs
Butte, MT
04.2009 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Butte Sheltered Workshop
Butte, MT
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Butte Convalescent Center
Butte, MT
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Reduced hospital readmissions through close monitoring of patients and timely intervention in case of complications.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and upholding professional ethics.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures and treatment interventions specific to the needs of geriatric patients.
- Managed the timely administration of medications, vaccinations, and other prescribed treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVAssociate of Science - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT05.2007
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vaccine administration
- Health screening
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Distribution
- Managing deadlines
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
Emergency Care and Safety Institute Instructor.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CCCs
04.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse
Butte Sheltered Workshop
01.2008 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse
Butte Convalescent Center
01.2007 - 05.2007
Nursing
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
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