KATHERINE DOLATO
Registered Nurse
Portage
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Dove Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Pharmacy Technician
Aspirus Divine Savior Healthcare
02.2016 - 12.2024
- Prepared IV medications following established protocols and safety guidelines
- Ensure proper sanitization of clean room environment to maintain aseptic conditions for medication preparation
- Repackage medications accurately and securely to meet specific patient needs
- Perform thorough checks on incoming orders and deliveries, verifying accuracy and completeness
- Carry out various clerical duties including data entry, filing, and documentation management
- Manage inventory levels effectively and address medication outdating issues promptly to minimize waste
- Conduct regular medication audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and optimize inventory accuracy
- Monitor and maintain fill levels, inventory stock, and expiration dates of Pyxis machines for efficient medication dispensing
- Provide courteous and efficient assistance by answering phones and attending to door inquiries with professionalism
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of received shipments and expired medications for disposal purposes.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Pharmacy Technician
Corner Drug Store
11.2008 - 02.2016
- Efficiently input medication prescriptions using Sure Script system to ensure accuracy and timely processing
- Checked incoming orders and deliveries to maintain adequate medication supply levels and promptly address any discrepancies
- Performed various clerical tasks to support administrative functions, such as data entry, filing, and record maintenance
- Implement thorough inventory management procedures, including regular monitoring and proactive management of outdating medication
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 09.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts and Science Degree - undefined
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County
Baraboo, WI 09.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Portage Senior High School
Portage, WI 09.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Medication administration
Geriatric care
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Family communication
Patient care
Catheter care
Caregiving skills
EMR / EHR
Patient relationship building
Chronic disease management
Breathing treatments
Diabetes management
Regulatory requirements
Documentation accuracy
Wound care
Pulse oximetry tracking
Pain management
Drug safety
Medication dispensing
Team collaboration
Patient confidentiality
Drug inventory control
Supply restocking
Workflow optimization
Pharmacy ethics
Drug inventory management
Problem-solving skills
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Intravenous admixture preparation
Regulatory compliance
Pharmacy and customer records management
Receiving incoming supplies
Stocking shelves
Pharmaceutical calculations
Secure storage of medications
Drug storage procedures
Manual and automated medication dispensing
Compounding techniques
Aseptic techniques
Certification
BLS Certified, 08/12/24
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Dove Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
09.2023 - 05.2025
Pharmacy Technician
Aspirus Divine Savior Healthcare
02.2016 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Corner Drug Store
11.2008 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts and Science Degree - undefined
UW-Baraboo/Sauk County
09.2008 - 06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Portage Senior High School
09.2000 - 06.2004
BLS Certified, 08/12/24
Certified Pharmacy Technician, 01/11/11, Present
Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/16/24, Present
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