Katelynn Badgett
Collinsville,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) delivering high-quality care for high-acuity patients. Expertise in continuous cardiac monitoring and early clinical change recognition, ensuring safe patient outcomes through effective medication management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills support patient-centered care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
O'Fallon, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored responses for adverse changes
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Managed post-procedure cardiac patients using evidence-based stepdown nursing protocols.
- Administered cardiac medications and titrated treatments per provider orders.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- HIPAA education
- Precepting
Certification
- ALS - Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS Certification - Expires: 5/31/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College