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Katherine Boggs

Jeffersonville,IN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Norton Clark Hospital
09.2007 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Harrison County Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Jewish Hospital Louisville
05.2004 - 09.2007
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
05.1998

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Records Maintenance
  • Pain Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Health Education
  • Anesthesia Recovery
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Harrison County Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse, PACU

Norton Clark Hospital
09.2007 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Jewish Hospital Louisville
05.2004 - 09.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Indiana University Southeast

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