Katharine Sargent
Dickson,TN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
HCA
Dickson
03.2022 - Current
- Monitor patients' vital signs during cardiac interventions.
- Prepare and maintain sterile environments for procedures.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educate patients on post-procedure care and recovery protocols.
- Administer medications as directed during cardiac procedures.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families before and after procedures.
- Administer medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure, and other conditions.
- Prepare patients for procedures such as caths, peripherals, stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess patient status during pre-operative and post-operative periods.
- Assist in the preparation of patients for cardiac catheterization procedures by reviewing medical history, administering medications and performing physical assessments.
- Care for critically ill patients requiring special attention due to their fragile state.
- Provide patient care during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Critical Care and Covid ICU Registered Nurse
HCA
Dickson, TN
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Freed Hardeman University
Dickson, TN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY 09.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Infection control
- Patient documentation
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Patient advocacy
- Surgical care
- Emergency care
- Telemetry and advanced cardiac care
- Emergency response
- Advocacy for patients
- Procedural sedation
- Procedure support
- Adaptable to change
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
HCA
03.2022 - Current
Critical Care and Covid ICU Registered Nurse
HCA
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Freed Hardeman University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Kentucky University
09.2015 - 05.2018