Katey Kalvaitis

Midnight Charge Nurse of a 4 Unit facility with an average census of 126 patients. I oversaw the dementia unit specifically. G-tubes, IVs, delegating, patient family teaching, CNA work when short staffed, Wound dressings, medication administration, assessing for emergency transport, physical assessments,admitting, and discharge.

Filled, prepared, distributed, and administered medications to 2,100 inmates. Assisted in refilling medications, identifying side effects and medications, and patient teaching of medications.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Received and responded to customer requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
• Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
• Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
• Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
• Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records and filing all documents.
• Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.

• Analyzed and observed patients to discover and interpret vitals and telemetry equipment results.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
• Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
• Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
• Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
• Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.