Katherine Bradford
Registered Nurse
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Adept at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure, including in critical situations. Recognized for putting patients first and collaborating well with the healthcare team to provide the safest and most compassionate care for every patient.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Conscious Sedation RN
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11.2024 - Current
- Administered IV sedation per provider order while continuously monitoring vital signs and promptly informing provider of changes to maintain patient safety.
- Prepared patients for procedures through thorough review of history and medications, assessing potential complications or contraindications to ensure safe sedation.
- Promptly communicated any potential complications or contraindications to provider, including any changes in patient status
- Educated patients on expectations for intra- and post-procedure care, including self-care and complications to report, enhancing their understanding and preparedness.
- Facilitated recovery of patients from sedation in a safe and monitored environment. from both moderate sedation and general anesthesia, from phase 1 through to discharge
Endoscopy Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team to ensure timely interventions for patient status and address potential complications.
- Recorded all interventions and specimens in EHR to maintain accurate patient records and support continuity of care.
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Reviewed patients' medical history to assess readiness for endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
- Monitored patient recovery post-endoscopic procedure and delivered tailored discharge teaching to promote safe recovery.
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
CHI Health CUMC Bergan Mercy (Medical Solutions)
Omaha
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during endoscopic procedures
- Supported physician in delivering quality care
- Recorded all interventions, instruments, and specimens in EHR to maintain accurate patient records.
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Denver Health (Aya Healthcare)
Denver
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated safe recovery and discharge process for patients after moderate sedation during endoscopy
- Communicated exam results, diagnoses, medication effects, and home care instructions to patients and caregivers, facilitating understanding and adherence.
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center (Trusted Health)
Boise
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders
- Assisted in patient recovery and discharge following endoscopy procedures at the healthcare facility.
- Conveyed exam results, diagnosis information, and home care instructions to patients and caregivers, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Endoscopy Nurse
Mercy Hospital (PRN)
Rogers
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Performed circulator role during endoscopy
- Recovered patients from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
Surgical Oncology Clinic Travel Nurse
UC Health (Maxim Healthcare)
Aurora
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Reviewed patient charts and scheduled appointments to facilitate timely care.
Endoscopy Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications for moderate sedation while documenting treatments and specimens in EHR to ensure accurate patient records.
- Assisted physician by preparing and managing instruments and equipment for endoscopy procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs during endoscopic examinations.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical and Step Down Unit
UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinated patient care from admission through discharge, ensuring continuity and quality of treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXAssociate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MDBachelor of Arts - Theatre
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- patient assessment
- medical documentation
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- patient education
- vital signs monitoring
- critical thinking
- effective communication
- attention to detail
- IV setup
- Procedure preparations
- EMR / EHR
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Culturally sensitive care
- Patient discharge
- FLUENT IN Spanish, French, and German
- Sedation monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Conscious Sedation RN
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
CHI Health CUMC Bergan Mercy (Medical Solutions)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Endoscopy Nurse
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2024
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Denver Health (Aya Healthcare)
11.2022 - 02.2023
Endoscopy Travel Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center (Trusted Health)
11.2021 - 05.2022
Endoscopy Nurse
Mercy Hospital (PRN)
11.2016 - 10.2021
Surgical Oncology Clinic Travel Nurse
UC Health (Maxim Healthcare)
03.2015 - 05.2015
Endoscopy Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical and Step Down Unit
UPMC Montefiore
11.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Brigham Young University