Katherine Ducille
Fort Mill
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans, ensuring safety and well-being for diverse patient populations.
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
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Demonstrates adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health nursing.
APRN
VA Health Care Systems @ Columbia, SC
09.1989 - 02.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments to include Pain Clinic and Homeless Veteran Program.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
03.2003 - 02.2021
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital Center
06.1983 - 07.1989
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practive
University of SC College of Nursing
1601 Greene St, Columbia SC06-2006
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing
Charleston, SC06-1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
SUNY At Downstate
Clarkson Ave, Brookly NY06-1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Medication distribution
- Lab result interpretation
- Intake and discharge
- High level of autonomy
- Medical assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Physical assessments
Certification
ANP Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
03.2003 - 02.2021
APRN
VA Health Care Systems @ Columbia, SC
09.1989 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital Center
06.1983 - 07.1989
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practive
University of SC College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
SUNY At Downstate
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