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Katherine Fritzler

Brush,CO

Summary

Analytical and strategic RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] 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 a variety of nursing areas

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

Ebenezer Care Center
Brush, CO
04.2011 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Nursing Assistant Trainer and Clinical Instructor

North Eastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
08.2005 - 05.2015
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.1986

Skills

  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Patient Examination
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Patient Education
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Intravenous Injections
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Acute Illness
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • PointClickCare EMR
  • Chest Tubes
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • PICC Lines
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • First Aid
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Test Interpretations
  • Mental and Physical Assessments
  • Prescription Drug Recommendations
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Convalescent Care
  • Unit Oversight
  • Routine Examinations
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Student Precepting
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Central Venous Lines
  • 12-Lead EKG Monitoring

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse

Ebenezer Care Center
04.2011 - 12.2021

Nursing Assistant Trainer and Clinical Instructor

North Eastern Junior College
08.2005 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado
Katherine Fritzler