Katharine Smith
Derry,NH
Summary
Attentive nursing professional with a high level of care and patient assistance. Seeking a new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in a managerial setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury , MA
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Registered Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury, MA
12.2010 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH05.2010
Skills
- Intravenous Treatment Expertise
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Employee Management
- Infection Prevention Strategies
- Patient advocacy
- Workforce Performance Analysis
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Education
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Compassionate and Patient
- Team development and management
Additional Information
Current FAST team member, Current MNA Union Representative
Certification
- Certified Advanced MANDT Instructor- Non-violent self defense
- FAST Member- Supporting staff in difficult situations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
12.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Manchester Community College
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