KATELYN HIDALGO
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience, about to finish a Family Nurse Practitioner, Masters of Science program. Extensive clinical background, very dedicated, energetic, and career focused. A developer of people with excellent interpersonal skills, and a team player with an emphasis on serving the patient. Strong management skills with a leadership background. Seeking a Nurse Practitioner role where my expertise in patient care, skill set, and organization will be a valuable contribution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Excela Westmoreland Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Acute care medical surgical floor
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Experience as a charge nurse, overseeing patients and staff
- Fast-paced environment, requiring quick and efficient clinical judgment.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Loyalhanna Care Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Skilled nursing facility that held anywhere from 60-90 residents
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Clinically challenging setting with high critical thinking skills.
Registered Nurse
Medical Wellness Associates
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Helped manage the clinical department and one of the physicians
- Medical practice was focused around holistic, alternative, and regenerative medicine
- Assisted with procedures, lab draws, documentation, and education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodhaven Care Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Director of Nursing
DreamLife Recovery
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw three levels of care at a durg and alcohol rehab facility; detox, residential, and PHP/IOP
- Managed the medical team, client care, chart audits, joint commission surveys, infection control, and staff education.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Director of Nursing
Community Care Inc
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversaw three different office locations in a temporary role
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ran the private duty nursing portion, and clinical aspect for the company
- Performed nursing skills, hiring, education, documentation, supervisory visits, chart audits, referrals, marketing, leadership, and management.
Executive Director
TRPIL
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversaw two different offices, staff, and clients in a temporary role
- In charge of hiring, education, chart audits, policies and procedures, and licensing
- Worked with ODP, as well as PAS
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
Clinical Director
MedStaffers
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Over-saw staff, patients, referrals, charting, policies and procedures
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Participated in marketing
- Temporary position
Director of Nursing
Community Care Inc
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Director for three different offices, as well as three separate entities of the company
- Ran non-skilled, skilled, and private duty nursing
- Performed nursing skills, hiring, education, documentation, supervisory visits, chart audits, referrals, and marketing.
Home Health RN
Landmark Home Healthcare
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked on an Acute Cardiac and Neurology floor
- Cared for children dealing with congenital heart-defects, heart transplants, seizures, and other neurological disorders
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Informatics Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained healthcare staff at multiple different office locations and specialties on the new charting system, EPIC
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2014
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Discharging
- Staff Supervision
- Pediatrics
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Physical Assessment
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- EMR Systems
- Strategic Planner
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
National Student Nursing Association 2012-2014
Alpha Tau Delta 2011-2014
Duquesne University Student Nursing Association 2012-2013
Field Hockey Captain 2005, 2007, 2009
Fox Chapel Field Hockey Assistant Coach 2010-2011
Volunteer Experience
Nicaragua Nursing Service Trip: 2013 The Children's Institute: 2009
Jubilee Kitchen: 2012 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: 2008
Wyoming Wilderness Trip: 2011 Health South Rehabilitation: 2006
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Excela Westmoreland Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Loyalhanna Care Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Medical Wellness Associates
08.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Woodhaven Care Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
Director of Nursing
DreamLife Recovery
07.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Nursing
Community Care Inc
02.2019 - 07.2019
Executive Director
TRPIL
11.2018 - 02.2019
Clinical Director
MedStaffers
07.2018 - 11.2018
Director of Nursing
Community Care Inc
10.2016 - 06.2018
Home Health RN
Landmark Home Healthcare
06.2016 - 10.2016
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children’s Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2016
Informatics Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
09.2014 - 02.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
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