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Katelyn Blackwood

Franklin,WI

Summary

Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Hospital
Minot , ND
09.2021 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Health Hospital
Minot, ND
02.2017 - 09.2021
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dakota College of Bottineau
Bottineau, ND
05-2021

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Chart updating
  • Oncology nursing
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Wound care
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Postoperative care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Health Hospital
02.2017 - 09.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dakota College of Bottineau

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