Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Interests
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Katherine Claesson

Eliot,ME

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Intensive Care Unit 1/2020 – present
  • Neuro/Trauma 9/2018-12/2020
  • Medical/Oncology – 09/2017-09-2018
  • 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.

School Nurse

MSAD 60 Knowlton Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Preventive Health, Health Assessment, Referral Support, Screening and Evaluation for Vision, Hearing and Growth, Identification of Health Findings Outside of Normal Range
  • Management of Acute T1 Diabetes, Epilepsy.
  • Development and Implementation of Health Plans, Assist with 504s and IEPs.
  • Liaison between school, home, community.

RN Case Manager

Rockingham VNA
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • OASIS Trained, Computer Documentation
  • Health Assessment, Individual and Family Education, Medication Management
  • Post Surgical, Oncology, Cardiac, Wound Management, Palliative, Diabetes, Chronic Illness, Mental Health Support

RN Case Manager

VNA Healthcare
09.2012 - 03.2014
  • As above: Assessment, Education, Medication Management, Nursing Care for a wide coverage of medical and surgical issues.

Pediatric Nurse

Tripler Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic
11.2011 - 03.2012
  • Triage/treatment nurse at clinic- neonates to teens. MD support with blood draws, nebulizer treatments, wound care, health assessment, monitoring growth and development, family support and referrals.

Acute Care Rotation Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2010
  • Rotate every 7 weeks through various acute care units.
  • Patient assessment, care, evaluation, and reevaluation
  • Rehab Services (Spinal, Stroke, Orthopedic, Trauma), Women’s Health, Oncology, Pre-Transplant, Infectious Disease, Joint Replacement, Orthopedic Trauma

Flu Clinic Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
10.2009 - 12.2009
  • Travelling flu clinic support staff, set up, organization, shot administration, assessed for allergic reactions

Education

Master of Science - Nursing: AGACNP Program

University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Maine
01.2009

Master of Science - Natural Resources

University of New Hampshire
01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences, Anthropology Minor

University of New Hampshire
01.2000

Skills

  • Registered nurse with extensive experience
  • Patient care management
  • Patient assessment and documentation

Affiliations

SNAPL, ANA, New Hampshire Chapter Surfrider Foundation (Co-Founder), NNE Chapter Surfrider Foundation

Certification

  • AGACNP-BC June 2025
  • BLS/ACLS

Languages

French
Limited Working

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Enjoy participating in everything outdoors :) for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Cooking
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Gardening
  • Environmental Stewardship

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Portsmouth Regional Hospital
08.2017 - Current

School Nurse

MSAD 60 Knowlton Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2017

RN Case Manager

Rockingham VNA
03.2014 - 08.2015

RN Case Manager

VNA Healthcare
09.2012 - 03.2014

Pediatric Nurse

Tripler Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic
11.2011 - 03.2012

Acute Care Rotation Nurse

Tampa General Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2010

Flu Clinic Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
10.2009 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Maine

Master of Science - Natural Resources

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sciences, Anthropology Minor

University of New Hampshire

Master of Science - Nursing: AGACNP Program

University of Southern Maine

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