Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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RegisteredNurse

Katherine Chamberlain

Avon,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

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent
03.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
01.2019 - 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • 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.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Inside Sales Representative

Horner Industrial Group
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
  • Collaborated with outside sales representatives, marketing and other departments to generate leads and close sales.
  • Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies.
  • Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis, IN
06.2003

Skills

  • Patient care management
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Infection control protocols
  • Emergency response proficiency
  • Precepting
  • Proficient in EMR software
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Emergency procedures
  • Acute care expertise
  • Multitasking
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Team coordination

Affiliations

  • Emergency Nurses Association

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • BLS-Basic Life Support
  • NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale


Additional Information

Epic and Cerner trained


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
01.2019 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

Horner Industrial Group
08.2012 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

High School Diploma -

Decatur Central High School

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