Katelyn Helms
IU Health Family Medicine Office
Veedersburg ,IN
11
years of professional experience
Since becoming a Registered Nurse in 2018, I have developed strong skills in communication, organization, and patient education. I am a detail-oriented and motivated professional who enjoys helping others learn and grow. I am passionate about education and am pursuing a transition into a teaching career where I can use my instructional experience in a classroom setting
Work History
RN Triage
5 Years 11 Months- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Refilled patient prescriptions in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations to meet patient treatment plan recommendations.
RN Med-Surg Floor Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and managed IV therapies for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes, and reporting concerns promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Operating Room- Intern/Circulator
1 Year 2 Months- - Trained with OR RN’s and technicians circulating.
- - Assisted surgeons in surgery by scrubbing in as a tech assist.
CNA
1 Year 11 Months- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN, RN
Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Assessment
Organization
Teaching protocols
medications
instructions based off of patients needs
Timeline
RN Triage
IU Health Family Medicine Office
05.2019 - 04.2025Read More
RN Med-Surg Floor Nurse
IU Health Arnett
05.2018 - 05.2019Read More
Operating Room- Intern/Circulator
IU Health West
03.2017 - 05.2018Read More
CNA
Woodland manor nursing home
05.2014 - 04.2016Read More
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science from BSN, RN
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