Katherine Garrett
Summary
Advanced and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Partner
UCHealth
12.2022 - Current
- I am currently working as a ACP on a med surg floor at Memorial Central Hospital
- This position is similar to a CNA position, however, with my advancement in nursing school and passing Med Surg I am able to place peripheral IV's, and foley catheters
- I perform basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output
- I assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating
- I report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- I assist with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
Patient Care Assistant
UCHealth
12.2022 - 06.2023
- I was a PCT on a medsurg floor at Memorial Hospital.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Host, Barback, Food Runner, Server
The Broadmoor Hotel
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed interpersonal communication and team building skills
- Built rapport with a diverse range of customers, management, and hotel staff
- Successful in multitasking while remaining professional in a fast-paced environment
- Thorough knowledge of the menu including food, sides, special drinks, and other resources around the hotel
- Skilled at identifying customers' needs and supplying resources
- Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining professional, positive, and helpful.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to communicate dietary restrictions or special requests from customers, ensuring accurate meal preparation.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
Resident Assistant
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed a positive living environment for residents
- Remediated conflicts between residents and other parties involved
- Implemented College and Campus Living policies while promoting academic excellence
- Communicated and collaborated with on and off-campus offices such as wellness center, counseling, advising, first year experience, security and police, and maintenance
- Created and lead programs designed to promote education, diversity, health, awareness, and growth
- Promoted the interaction of social networks between community and residents
- Collaborated with staff and other resident assistants to relay information to residents and community members
- Budgeted and allocate money used for residence hall and floor events
- Developed personal skills while working at the front desk answering calls, providing information, distributing, and organizing mail.
Education
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Colorado State University – Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2024
General Studies -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO01.2021
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
01.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal leadership
- Communication
- Information Skills
- Management
- Creativity
- Customer Relationship Building
- Time management
- Healthcare Operations
- Infection Control
- Care Planning
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
I am currently the President of SCANS which is the Southern Colorado Association of Nursing Students. We are the Southern Colorado Division of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA). Our goal and purpose is to optimize the nursing student experience. We host events, do give always, NCLEX study sessions, specialty speakers, ect.. Every year there is a National Convention that the NSNA hosts. Here there is a state representatives portion where students create resolutions for the NSNA and the ANA to consider and endorse. I was selected by my school to be a representative from Colorado and to vote upon the resolution's. I was 1 of 6 Colorado Voting Delegates at the 2023 NSNA Convention.
Affiliations
- Southern Colorado Association of Student Nurses SCANS, Secretary, 05/2022, 05/2023 Southern Colorado Association of Student Nurses SCANS, President, 05/2023, National Student Nurses Association, Member, 08/2022- Current
references
- Dr. Lisa Persons, Nursing Professor/ Clinical Instructor, Colorado State University- Pueblo, (719)-251-6758, Lisa.persons@csupueblo.edu
- Dr. Katie Edwards, Nursing Professor/ Clinical Instructor, Colorado State University- Pueblo, (719)-740-2060, Katie.edwards@csupueblo.edu
school information - email
Colorado State University- Pueblo
ke.garrett@pack.csupueblo.edu
Student Nurse Clinical Rotations
- Nursing Fundamentals – Life Care Center of Pueblo - (24 hours, In Person), Spring of 2022
- Dynamics of Behavioral Health – Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo - (66 Hours, In Person) Fall of 2022
- Caring for Childbearing Family – UCHealth Memorial North Labor and Delivery/ Mother Baby (33 Hours), Pueblo Community Health Center Clinic (22 Hours), Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment Family Planning Clinic (11 Hours) - (66 Hours, In Person) Fall 2022,
- Caring For Children and Families – Children's Hospital (NICU) 12 Hours , CSU Pueblo Childcare 10 Hours, Respite Care Program (YMCA) 11 hours, UC Health Urgent Care 12 Hours, School Nurse at Pueblo South 11 Hours - (66 Hours In Person) Spring 2023
- Caring For Adults 1 – St. Mary Corwin Hospital Medsurg/ Oncology - (96 Hours, In Person) Spring 2023
- Caring For Adults 2 – UCHealth Parkview - CVICU, Cath Lab, ICU, ED- (72 Hours, In Person) Fall 2023
- Global Health – Pueblo Community Health Center, Community Project - (75 Hours In Person) Fall 2023
- Clinical Practicum 1 – UCHealth Memorial Hospital - Medsurg (132 Hours, In Person)
- Synthesis of Nursing Practice – UCHealth Parkview - Medsurg 5T, Hospice (120 Hours, In Person) Spring 2024
- Clinical Practicum 2 – Children's Hospital Colorado Springs - NICU (132 Hours, In Person)
Timeline
Advanced Care Partner
UCHealth
12.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
UCHealth
12.2022 - 06.2023
Host, Barback, Food Runner, Server
The Broadmoor Hotel
03.2021 - 12.2021
Resident Assistant
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Colorado State University – Pueblo
General Studies -
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School