Katelyn Flanagan
Fairport,NY
Summary
Recent graduate and qualified Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated diverse clinical experience, compassion, strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and high quality medical knowledge. Proficient in assessing and evaluating patients, updating charts, administering and monitoring medications and their effectiveness and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective, and evidence based care to help patients achieve optimal outcomes. Aspiring to combine nursing education and qualifications and experience to secure a nursing position in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nursing Student Extern
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with care of patients under supervision of other Registered Nurses providing quality care.
Clinical Nursing Student
Unity Hospital Rochester- Medical Surgical Unit
- Performed vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight measurements.
- Operated or monitored lights, machines or equipment to support proper operation.
- Achieved understanding of Medical-Surgical Unit's and the duties of a Registered Nurse in this environment.
Clinical Nursing Student
Thompson Hospital- Labor & Delivery Unit
Canandaigua, NY
- Prepared patients for exams by taking vitals, obtaining urine samples, and updating charts.
- Provided support to nursing staff during high-risk deliveries or C-sections.
- Provided patient care and education to expectant mothers in labor and delivery unit.
- Monitored vital signs for mother and baby during labor process.
- Achieved understanding of Labor & Delivery Unit's and the duties of a Registered Nurse in this environment.
Clinical Nursing Student
Clifton Springs Hospital- Psychiatric Unit
Clifton Springs, NY
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Educated family members on effective strategies for supporting loved ones dealing with mental health issues.
- Achieved understanding of Psychiatric Unit's and the duties of a Registered Nurse in this environment.
Nursing Intern
Strong Memorial Hospital- Neurology ICU
Rochester, NY
- Performed daily assessments of patient's vital signs and monitored changes in condition.
- Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
- Achieved understanding of Neurology ICU Unit's and the duties of a Registered Nurse in this environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05-2023
High School Diploma -
Fairport High School
Fairport, NY05-2014
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Infection Control
- Vitals Monitoring
- Trauma Recovery
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Intake and Discharge
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- HIPAA Confidentiality
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Healthcare Policies & Procedures
- Compassion & Care for patients
- Prioritization- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- SBAR Communication
- Professional Bedside Manner
Accomplishments
- Advanced Regents High School Diploma
- Vice President of Nursing Club at Finger Lakes Community College
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification
- IV insertion Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Student Extern
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
06.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Nursing Student
Unity Hospital Rochester- Medical Surgical Unit
Clinical Nursing Student
Thompson Hospital- Labor & Delivery Unit
Clinical Nursing Student
Clifton Springs Hospital- Psychiatric Unit
Nursing Intern
Strong Memorial Hospital- Neurology ICU
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairport High School
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- NIHSS Stroke Scale Certification
- IV insertion Certified
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