Katherine Boustany
Stuart,FL
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Team-oriented and reliable, with necessary critical skills and sound clinical judgment. Passionate about the job and eager to immerse myself in new learning opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
Port St. Lucie, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Freestanding ER experience: running blood work/urinalysis, practicing autonomy, transfers/EMTALA
- Ultrasound IV and SANE experience
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses closely.
- Documented patient histories and progress in electronic health records.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures during critical situations.
- Maintained a sterile environment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis or distress.
- Assessed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to physicians.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Saint Annes Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
- 1:8 average ratio, ranging as high as 1:12; many times having ratios in double digits
- Patient stabilization, emergency IV medication administration/care, cardiac rhythm strip monitoring; Vasoactive medication titration per orders.
- Strict safety measures, including five checks before medication administration, fall precautions, etc.
- Common population including cardiac arrests, strokes, gunshot wounds, detox/withdrawal, overdose, elderly, etc. Psychiatric emergencies of all ages and crisis consults.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in appropriate terminology.
- Assisted with tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, ultrasounds, central line insertion.
- ICU float experience
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2022
Skills
- Intravenous skills Insertion, blood draw and sample collection Administration of IV drips/medications Ultrasound IV's
- EMTALA forms, running blood work/urinalysis
- Monitoring after medication administration
- Patient education and health promotion
- Ability to take constructive criticism, multitask and manage time Easily adaptable and a team player
- Prioritization under pressure
- Focused assessment, triage skills, working within the RN’s scope to stabilize upon assessment
- Psychiatric emergencies of all ages
- Knowledge of emergency medications Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- AHA BLS
- AHA PALS
- AHA ACLS
- NIHSS Certification
- CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Saint Annes Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Rhode Island College