Katelyn Woodwick
Windsor,CO
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated medical professional demonstrating strong nursing skills, expertise and knowledge through nearly five years of experience in the acute inpatient healthcare setting. I have grown in professional role of Staff RN into leadership positions of Preceptor RN and Charge RN in the fields of Neurology and Medical Surgical nursing. Skilled and dedicated in providing high quality and safe direct patient care. Able to learn new tasks and skills quickly and competently. Proficient in teamwork, leadership and communication skills as well as using professionalism in the work setting. Represents facility of employment with a friendly, positive and professional demeanor at all times while providing safe and accurate patient centered care. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency as well as excellent time management skills. Committed to delivering compassionate and high quality care to improve patient outcomes. Enthusiastic for new learning and growing experiences within the professional nursing practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and led a team of 10 or more licensed medical professionals on a 16-22 bed acute care inpatient unit.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively facilitating and participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, staff assignments, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of weekly updates, violent or at risk patients and changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges.
- Followed all health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment to increase staff and patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse Preceptor
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
06.2021 - Current
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, hospital policies and safety protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering professional growth and confidence in clinical skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety among nursing staff through regular trainings, audits, and feedback sessions.
- Increased positive employee relations by serving as a mentor for new hires during their orientation process.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
10.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment in critical situations, leading to successful interventions during emergencies or rapid changes in patient status.
- Managed complex caseloads while prioritizing time-sensitive tasks for efficient nursing care.
- Demonstrated adaptability and versatility in various nursing roles.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to infection control protocols
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided supportive care for patients' and families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, drain management and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by conducting, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for and managed patients with multiple diagnoses, diseases and comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2019
High School Diploma -
Air Academy High School
USAFA, CO05.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessments and Vital Signs Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Training, Delegation, Coaching and Mentoring
- Epic EMR Systems, Charting and Documentation
- Data Collection and Performing Audits
- Patient/Family Advocacy and Education
- Active Listening
- Flexibility
- Medication Administration (IV, PO, IM, SubQ, PEG tubes, Tube Feeds and TPN)
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making
- Seizure Management
- Stroke Management
- Post Operative Spinal & Neuro Surgery Care and Management
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Mental Health and Behavioral Health Care
- Substance Abuse and Withdrawal Care
Accomplishments
- Unit Based Council Chair (June 2023-Present)
- Unit Based Council Co-Chair (June 2022-2023)
- Unit Based Council Night Shift Representative (June 2020-2022)
- Magnet Nurse Nominee for Exemplary Professional Practice (June 2022)
- Daisy Award x2 (June 2022, July 2022)
- UCHealth New Graduate Residency Program (October 2019-2020 cohort)
- New Graduate Evidence Based Practice Project - Clinical Excellence Award Winner (October 2020).
- Evidence Based Practice Project podium presentation at the the 2021 Vizient Clinical Workforce and Nurse Residency Program Conference, project titled "Is Isolation Injurious?" (September 2021). 1 of only 7 new graduate EBP projects selected nationwide to present at conference.
Certification
- Active Registered Nurse Multi-State Compact License, Colorado Board of Nursing and Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, License Number: RN.166380. Original Issue Date: 08/13/2019 – Present
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS (CPR and AED) Certification - Issue Date: 10/26/2022
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale NIHSS Certification - Issue Date: 10/31/2023
Timeline
Charge Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital - Neurology
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Air Academy High School
- Active Registered Nurse Multi-State Compact License, Colorado Board of Nursing and Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations, License Number: RN.166380. Original Issue Date: 08/13/2019 – Present
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS (CPR and AED) Certification - Issue Date: 10/26/2022
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale NIHSS Certification - Issue Date: 10/31/2023
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