Lifetime desire to make a difference in the world
Katherine Grimes
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with one year of experience, specializing in wound care, infusions, EHR systems, acute care, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. A solid track record of developing relationships and trust with patients to identify optimal treatment plans.
Overview
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1
10
10
years of professional experience
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1
Year of relevant healthcare experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Healthcare System
03.2023 - Current
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with multi-disciplinary teams to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for adult patients of all ages.
- Administer care to diverse patient populations in a 42-bed hospital with a 1:6 ratio, which includes evaluating patient data and symptoms to identify appropriate treatment method.
- Utilize clinical expertise to administer IV/SQ/PO/IM medications and injections, administer blood transfusions, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels, perform venipuncture, perform EKGs, and provide wound care.
- Effectively manage medical devices such as indwelling catheters, external catheters, chest tubes, PICC/CVC lines, PCA pumps, post-cardiac catheterization TR-bands, enteral feeding pumps, ostomy appliances, among others.
- Aided in reducing hospital-acquired infections by adhering to stringent infection control protocols.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and self-management.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date electronic healthcare records and documentation.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Precept student nurses and new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care.
Senior Logistic Specialist
Crowley Maritime Corporation
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes and implementing best practices.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contracting with key suppliers.
- Improved order fulfillment rates by optimizing warehouse layouts and implementing efficient picking methods.
- Increased on-time delivery performance with thorough route planning and carrier selection strategies.
- Oversee the import of all products and manage follow up with brokers ensuring FDA and USDA guidelines are followed.
- Focus on exports to Dominican Republic, Tortola, Panama, Costa Rica including hazardous and bonded shipments (both perishables and non-perishables).
- Efficiently execute all documentation involved with described responsibilities including BOLs, AES filing, labels, packing lists, etc.
- Coordinate Quality Control inspections with third party vendors to provide client with QC reports upon arrival.
- Able to analyze data on customer profiles to pinpoint inefficiencies and increase profitability.
- Immediately investigate and resolve customer inquiries and complaints.
- Responsible for E-Commerce receipt and orders via Ship Station platform for gourmet chocolate special account.
- Responsible for product verification upon arrival (matching all item attributes).
- Trained all new employees, overseeing their daily operations and report result to senior management for follow-up.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2022
Skills
- Decision Making
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Electronic Health Records
- Compassionate Care
- Time Management
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- Compact State Nursing License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Healthcare System
03.2023 - Current
Senior Logistic Specialist
Crowley Maritime Corporation
02.2014 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College