Katherine Gordon

• Perform rapid triage assessments to prioritize patient care based on acuity
• Initiate emergency interventions including IV access, medication administration, wound care, splinting, and resuscitative measures, including ACLS.
• Manage critically ill or injured patients including stroke, sepsis, cardiac and respiratory emergencies
• Coordinate patient flow as charge nurse by making assignments, communication with EMS and physicians, and serve as a clinical resource
• Act as rapid response for the entire hospital, responding to both ED and inpatient codes.

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments through motivational interviewing
• Assist in care coordination and discharge planning by contacting members before, during, and after hospitalizations
• Management of a variety of chronic conditions over a wide range of age groups, including pediatric and geriatric populations
• Initiation of crisis interventions for mental health and safety concerns

• Completed rapid assessments and interventions to improve patient outcomes during complications in the post/op phase, such as airway complications, hematomas, seizures, and various cardiovascular complications
• Managed multiple different airway devices, such as ETTs, LMAs, nasal airways, and oral airways.
• Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams (I.e. anesthesia, surgery, and cardiology)
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives (e.g. KPI and unit practice council) to enhance patient outcomes
• Took on role as charge nurse and preceptor from 2023-2024

• Provided direct patient care to spinal surgery patients in the post-operative setting.
• Conducted thorough assessments and developed personalized care plans in collaboration with neurosurgeons, physical and occupational therapy, pharmacists, and case managers.
• Management and integration of multi-modal pain management plans, including ketamine infusions

• Provided specialized care for patients with neurological conditions, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, and spinal injuries/disorders in the intermediate setting.

• Engaged in continuous professional development and attended training sessions (i.e. trauma classes and stroke education)

• Maintained NIHSS certification during employment