KATELYN JACOBSEN
Bethesda,Ohio
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate entry-level Registered Nurse with experience in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
Wheeling, WV
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for process and treatment improvements
- Ensured correct documentation was on file including physician orders, signed consents, history, physicals and labs
- Interacted with physicians as they made their rounds, notifying them of changes to the patient condition, lab results, medication orders and adjustments and concerns of patients and/or their families
- Created assessments, diagnoses and plan-of-care plans for high volumes of patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritizing treatment and maintaining patient flow
- Accurately maintained patient charts and updated the electronic charting system on a daily basis
- Educated patients and their families about diagnosis and patient safety matters
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to ensure best possible patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mayo Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate and detailed nursing records
- Performed basic laboratory tests and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health
- Interacted with patients in a professional and respectful manner
- Followed infection control policies and procedures
- Comforted and supported patients during preparation for examinations, tests and treatment
- Supported continuum of care by promptly communicating patient data to supervising RN
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Oak Terrace
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Responded to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients in an appropriate manner
- Attended to personal hygiene needs by providing residents with bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients
- Upheld personal hygiene and nutrition standards of residents in a competent manner
- Addressed all bowel and bladder needs, recording results accordingly.
RN Case Manager
Stonerise Hospice
Saint Clairsville, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
Education
ADN: Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN09.2022
Diploma: Practical Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN01.2019
Skills
- Critical Care
- Physician Support
- Patient Education
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Admission
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Wound Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- Direct Patient Care
References
- Yolinda Meister, Nurse Manager, Mayo Clinic Health System, Family Practice, 612-756-0945
- Jessica Runge, Nurse Manager, Mayo Clinic Health System, Specialty Clinic, 507-327-2856
- Christine Smalley, CNO, Select Specialty Hospital, CSmalley@selectmedical.com, 740-219-0922
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Stonerise Hospice
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Mayo Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2022
Nursing Assistant
Oak Terrace
02.2019 - 02.2020
ADN: Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Diploma: Practical Nursing -
Rasmussen University