Katelyn Koons
Pocahontas,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in long-term care, acute care, and family practice settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality care and addressing individual needs.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Black River Technical College
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to students on various topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Compiled and administered examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
Registered Nurse
St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Randolph County Nursing Home
05.2016 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as directed, documenting response to treatment and care provided, ensured safety and well-being of residents.
- Provided safe individualized nursing care including all aspects of direct patient care, treatments, and procedures.
- Evaluate resident's to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Medical Secretary
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients.
- Examined patient insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under their policies when applicable.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.2020
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR05.2008
Skills
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptive
- Self-driven
- Organized
- Strong clinical judgment/critical thinking
- Excellent attention to details
- Able to prioritize effectively and problem solve
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Practical Nursing Instructor
Black River Technical College
01.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
St. Bernard's Five Rivers Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Randolph County Nursing Home
05.2016 - 11.2020
Medical Secretary
1st Choice Healthcare Inc.
05.2011 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Black River Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Black River Technical College
- Basic Life Support Certification
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