KATHERINE FISH
Mechanicville
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical/surgical specialty as well as IV therapy nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse
The DRIPBaR
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering IV therapy in a gentle and efficient manner.
- Reduced complications with proper assessment and identification of appropriate veins for IV insertion.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing education on the purpose, process, and care of their IV lines.
- Ensured safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control standards during IV insertion and maintenance procedures.
Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implement medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion, including blood products
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Oversee delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Home Health Aide
Care Free Home Health & Companions Inc.
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
EMT-Basic
NYRA Fire Marshals
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
Education
Masters In Nursing - PCFNP
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY08.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2021
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Health Screening
- Care Planning
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN), New York State Board Licensing, 04/27/2022. ID: 842958
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), The American Heart Association, 10/17/2022-10/20/2024. eCard Code: 225409461325
- Basic Life Support (BLS), The American Heart Association, 04/15/2025-04/30/2026.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
The DRIPBaR
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saratoga Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Care Free Home Health & Companions Inc.
08.2021 - 11.2021
EMT-Basic
NYRA Fire Marshals
05.2021 - 07.2021
Masters In Nursing - PCFNP
St. John Fisher College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
James Madison University
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN), New York State Board Licensing, 04/27/2022. ID: 842958
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), The American Heart Association, 10/17/2022-10/20/2024. eCard Code: 225409461325
- Basic Life Support (BLS), The American Heart Association, 04/15/2025-04/30/2026.
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