Katharine Ong
Salem,OR
Summary
Early-career clinical nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, wound management, and safe bedside care. Strong focus on timely recognition of changes, teamwork, and communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
Salem, OR
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered IV fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments.
- Assessed patient condition throughout the shift.
- Delivered bedside care on multiple medical-surgical units with experience in caring for intermediate care groups.
- Facilitated effective communication with staff, patients, and families to support care and understanding.
- Coordinated wound care, tube management, and post-operative support for diverse patient cases, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Ensured timely placement of intravenous access sites to facilitate medication administration and fluid therapy.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Identified acute changes in patient condition and collaborated with care team to implement timely interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, guiding and mentoring them in clinical practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Ohlone Community College
Fremont01-2020
High School Diploma -
Irvington High School
Fremont, CA01-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient management
- Activities of daily living
- Relationship building
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Salem Health - Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Some College (No Degree) -
Ohlone Community College
High School Diploma -
Irvington High School