Katherine Registered (RN) Disney Nurse
Richmond,Ky
Summary
Caring Nurse with 6 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with critically ill patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for diverse patients and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSE
ICU- Baptist Health Richmond
- BAPTIST HEALHT RICHMOND(6 MOS PRN)
- Provide critical nursing care skills to acute to critically ill patients
- Participate in continuing education
- Work with team members to assure coverage and adequate care provided.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
DAY
SHIFT CAHRE NURSE- NEURO ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee a 6 bed Neurological unit
- Develop staff schedule, create patient assignments, control patient in flow and out flow
- Provide educational and mentor support for nurses on the unit.
REGISTERED NURSE
ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2017 - Current
- Provide critical care nursing skills to acutely ill patients
- Participate in continuing education
- Work with Units Supervisor and Unit staff to improve functionality and decrease budgetary costs
- Participate in monthly staff meetings to improve morale, patient safety, and policy.
CLINICAL EDUCATOR CRITICAL
CARE/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develop educational ciricula and ensure compliance for accrediation, overseeing bodies, and Board requirements
- Design course outlines to meet new graduate and expereinced nurse learning.
CHARGE NURSE
NIGHT SHIFT, ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversee a 10 bed Medical surgical unit
- Develop staff schedule, create patient assignments, control patient in flow and out flow
- Provide educational and mentor support for nurses on the unit.
Pharmacy TECHNICIAN CPHT
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Admixing sterile compounds, prepared chemotherapy, delivered medications, trained technicians, and checked pharmacy supplies
- Participated in monthly department meetings in how to create cost savings and provide patient safety.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN/ rite aid pharmacy
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Filled prescription medications, waited on customers, filled narcotic prescriptions according to law, ensured compliance to 797 pharmacy guidelines
- Purchased weekly pharmaceutical supplies and medications for the best prices possible to keep costs down for the pharmacy.
Heart Transplant Coordinator
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care for pre- and post- transplant care
- Schedule diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI scans and CT scans for transplant evaluation
- Evaluated and collected data to validate UNOS requirements for transplant candidacy
- Maintain transplant waitlist
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
2021
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University
2017
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Kentucky
2008
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Somerset Community College
2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Wayne County High School
2003
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Update Electronic Charts
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
Additional Information
- 2
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Licensed RN - 2017 to current
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Heart Transplant Coordinator
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
DAY
SHIFT CAHRE NURSE- NEURO ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2022 - Current
CLINICAL EDUCATOR CRITICAL
CARE/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 01.2022
CHARGE NURSE
NIGHT SHIFT, ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 01.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
ICU/ SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
01.2017 - Current
Pharmacy TECHNICIAN CPHT
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2017
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN/ rite aid pharmacy
01.2009 - 01.2012
NURSE
ICU- Baptist Health Richmond
Masters of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
Eastern Kentucky University
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Kentucky
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Wayne County High School