Katherine Conley
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Joaquin County Clinics
03.2015 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
San Joaquin County Hospital
05.1999 - 03.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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, via oral, IV and IM safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.1998
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Prescription Authorizations
- Diabetes management
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation and Charting using EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Joaquin County Clinics
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
San Joaquin County Hospital
05.1999 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
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