Katherine Dobson
Critical Care Nurse
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Driven and compassionate individual with natural aptitude for critical care settings, committed to providing exceptional patient outcomes. Well-versed in patient assessment and emergency response, demonstrating proficiency in managing high-stress situations and administering advanced life support. Dedicated to improving patient health and safety through diligent monitoring and precise execution of care plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Compassionate care
Advanced cardiac life support
Hemodynamic monitoring
Ventilator management
Electronic Medical Record charting
Patient education
Chart management
Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
Completed New Grad Residency Program- Clinical Ladder 2 RN
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Loyola University Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elmhurst Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
05.2001 -
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