Katelynn Lutz
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided direct patient care, and stabilized patients.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
06.2018 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, removed staples and stitches.
- Ensured PPE was used in a appropriate manor for the safety of myself and those around me.
- Ordered, collected and performed COVID-19 swabs.
Patient Care Technician
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Stormont-Vail Health Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care.
- Ensured an accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.
- Preceptor to ten or more new hires within the facility.
- Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
Education
Baker University
Topeka, KS12.2020
Washburn Institute of Technology
05.2018
Highland Community College
Holton, KS2017
Associate of Science -
Allen County Community College
Burlingame, KS2016
Skills
- Bedside manner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Anesthesia recovery
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Patient advocacy and support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Kansas Health System St. Francis
01.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
06.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
05.2014 - 05.2018
Baker University
Washburn Institute of Technology
Highland Community College
Associate of Science -
Allen County Community College
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