Katherin Douglas
Mason City,IA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Timber Point Healthcare Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in geriatric care and compassionate patient interactions, consistently contributing to improved healthcare delivery. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timber Point Healthcare Center
Camp Point, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Operator/Owner/On-Site Nurse
Little Angel's Child Care and Preschool
Mason City, IA/Quincy, IL
10.2014 - Current
- Provide on-site nursing services to children ages infant- 12 years old.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked with a team daily to be proficient in all areas of work.
- Administered first- aide to children, administered medications, administered tube feeding to children of all ages, and administered insulin injections.
Consumer Directed Attendant Care Healthcare
Elderbridge Agency On Aging
Mason City, IA
01.2009 - 09.2014
- Kept clients houses clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality.
- Provided professional homecare services, providing medication administration, wound care treatments, and transporting to appointments,
- Administering injections
- Maintained professional documentation that was provided to the state for insurance purposes.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Continuously developed professional skills through ongoing training sessions, workshops, and certification courses relevant to the healthcare attendant role.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
Mason City, IA05.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical
Kaplan University Mason City, IA
Mason City, IA05.2009
Medical Assistant - Medical
Kaplan University Mason City, Ia
Mason City, IA06.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timber Point Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current
Operator/Owner/On-Site Nurse
Little Angel's Child Care and Preschool
10.2014 - Current
Consumer Directed Attendant Care Healthcare
Elderbridge Agency On Aging
01.2009 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical
Kaplan University Mason City, IA
Medical Assistant - Medical
Kaplan University Mason City, Ia