Katelyn Phillips
Breckenridge,CO
Summary
Accomplished Pediatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Pediatrics West PC - Children's Hospital Colorado, showcasing expertise in pediatric nursing care and exceptional family education via triage advice. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through meticulous teaching, immunization administration and patient centered follow up care, complemented by a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to my patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse - RN
Elite IV Lounge
Breckenridge, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all equipment used in administering IV therapy was properly maintained and sterilized according to standards.
- Visited customers at different locations to provide professional and high-quality infusion care.
- Stocked clinical workstations and patient rooms with necessary supplies.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by responding promptly to patient inquiries or complaints concerning their care.
- Administered medications via IV push, IM injection according to established protocols.
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals prior to administering IV treatments.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper techniques for administering intravenous therapies safely and accurately.
- Provided education to patients on the importance of proper hydration and nutrition for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored intravenous infusion therapy, including calculating drug dosages, setting up IV by gravity flow, and troubleshooting when necessary.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pediatrics West PC - Childrens Hospital Colorado
Wheat Ridge Colorado, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized EHR (epic) systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Communicated triage information to the pediatric providers to discuss disposition.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their pediatrician or other specialists when necessary.
- Initiated treatments such as wound dressing changes, immunizations and IV infusions as ordered by physician.
- Complete incoming refill requests as appropriate or per standing order.
- Electronically received prior authorizations for medications and completed approval process as indicated.
Pediatric Triage Nurse - PRN
Abc Pediatrics
Asheville, NC
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed triage phone calls by providing appropriate advice or referring callers to their primary care provider or other specialists when necessary.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Asheville Children's Medical Center
Asheville, NC
06.2011 - 01.2019
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines and standards of practice related to triage nursing duties.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints. Educating parents and patients.
- Documented services discussed and provided details in electronic medical records.
- Completed standing order refill requests as indicated.
- Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
- provided immunizations, completed routine blood draw labs, testing and cath procedures to patients in office under the care of the pediatric physican.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- completed referrals to various specialists as indicated by physician orders.
Registered Nurse - Staff
Autumn Care skilled nursing facility
Waynesville, NC
04.2011 - 12.2013
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide emotional support during end of line care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols according to established guidelines.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- provided PO, IM, IV medications as indicated
- admission and discharge of patients to and from facility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC06-2011
Skills
- Telephonic triage nurse
- IM / IV medications
- Refill and prior authorizations via EMR
- Patient education and teaching
Certification
- PALS certified 2025
- BLS certified 2025
- CO Nursing license - active
Timeline
Infusion Nurse - RN
Elite IV Lounge
07.2024 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Pediatrics West PC - Childrens Hospital Colorado
01.2019 - Current
Pediatric Triage Nurse - PRN
Abc Pediatrics
07.2016 - 01.2019
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Asheville Children's Medical Center
06.2011 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse - Staff
Autumn Care skilled nursing facility
04.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Psychology
Western Carolina University
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