KATHERINE CASCIO
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
With 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, I excel at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. My expertise lies in IV infusion, where I have honed my skills to provide exceptional care. As an engaged communicator, I offer a rare combination of empathy and firm professionalism and easily establish strong connections with my patients. My strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills allow me to quickly adapt to new environments. I'm very eager to contribute to team success and further develop my professional skills. I have a positive attitude and I'm committed to continuous learning and growth, and will be a valuable asset to any healthcare setting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinician
Pur Form Health
Boca Raton, FL
02.2022 - Current
- RN at Regenerative medicine clinic focusing on Stem cell procedures and IV therapy.
- Excellent IV start skills.
- Adept at inserting IVs while retaining patient comfort in the process.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administers medication and treatments with proficiency and dosage accuracy.
- Maintained updated records of patient medical histories to avoid drug interactions.
- Assist MD with all stem cell procedures.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of IV therapy administration, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses, ensuring accurate record keeping for optimal continuity of care.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent listening skills and ability to be sensitive to each patient as an individual and establish trust.
Registered Nurse MFM/NST
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic RN
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - 06.2021
- Ensures smooth operation of the Perinatology clinic and patient care.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary meetings with all associated specialties for delivery planning and care.
- Liaison between MD’s and patients for all medical problems.
- Progesterone and Rhogam injections as needed.
- Assist with Amniocentesis.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of high risk mothers in prenatal testing through Fetal heart monitoring and Ultrasounds. Informed physician of status.
- AWHONN Certified to interpret Fetal Heart Tracings, as well as Ultrasound certified for AFI and BPP's.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Always taking a sensitive approach to patients and encouraging verbalization of all questions and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Care of low and high-risk patients during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum periods, and all phases of labor and delivery.
- Responsible for caring for patients with pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, placenta previa, chronic abruption, cardiac conditions, cancer, fetal demise, incompetent cervix, pre-term labor, diabetes, lupus, sickle cell disease, multiple gestation, and other complications during pregnancy.
- Care of patients during surgery including cesarean section, hysterectomy, vaginal cerclage, D&E, D&C, and tubal ligation.
- In charge of patients with intrapartum complications: chorioamnionitis, partial or complete placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, hypertension, shoulder dystocia, meconium fluid, fetal decelerations, fetal distress, placental accreta, and malpresentations.
- Interpreting fetal heart rate with AWHONN standards.
- Ensuring all physicians orders are being met.
- Evaluate patient and family needs on a per patient basis.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, Nebraska2006
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, Nebraska2004
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Easily adapts to each patient and make them feel comfortable in difficult situations
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Florida Registered Nurse RN# 9250480
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinician
Pur Form Health
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse MFM/NST
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic RN
07.2013 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital
08.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Metropolitan Community College