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Katherine Giroux BSN, RN, CEN

Watertown

Summary

Highly skilled nursing professional with proven expertise in emergency room management and patient care. Known for strong leadership in high-pressure environments, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to evolving challenges. Adept at critical decision-making, patient triage, and delivering quality care. Recognized for reliability and achieving optimal outcomes in dynamic settings. Seeking to further my career as a Nursing Leader and Educator.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Nurse Peir Diem

Litchfield Hills Surgical Center
Torrington, CT
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting adherence to recovery protocols.

ER Charge Nurse

Trinity Health
Waterbury, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervised emergency department staff to ensure high-quality patient care and workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented protocols to enhance patient safety and streamline emergency response processes.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Have precepted, including New Graduates, from start to completion.
  • Complete real time audits and educate staff in real time on gaps in care.

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Trinity Health of New England
Waterbury, CT
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
  • Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures, policies, and hospital systems.

Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
07.2020 - 12.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary College, School of Nursing
Newburgh, NY
05-2020

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
12-2027

Skills

  • Precept and educate nurses to specialized areas such a trauma, triage, and charge
  • Clinical judgment
  • Triage management
  • Clinical expertise

Timeline

Surgical Nurse Peir Diem

Litchfield Hills Surgical Center
01.2025 - Current

ER Charge Nurse

Trinity Health
05.2022 - Current

Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Trinity Health of New England
01.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Hartford Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary College, School of Nursing

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Sacred Heart University

Work Groups

Emergency Room Unit Base Council Member -Actively engaged in monthly meetings, engaged in department policy and processes improvement projects.

Attended the Connecticut Trauma Conference 2024- To further personal growth and education.