Katherine Hager
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Assisted in Stroke Reaccreditation - Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Medical-Surgical Intermediate Critical Care Unit
- COVID Intermediate Critical Care Unit (2020)
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legend Senior Living
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Manager
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.2022
Skills
- Critical thinking used in the treatment of ICU status patients
- Interprofessional communication demonstrated by the collaboration with other teams within the hospital system
- Use of treatment algorithms to assist in emergency situations
- Educating those beginning their nursing careers through preceptorships
- Use of electronic documentation systems such as EPIC and Citrix
- Complex Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Valid Texas RN license (2022- current)
- Basic Life Support (Current)
- Advanced Cardiovascular life support
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- NIH Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Southwestern Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legend Senior Living
05.2019 - 07.2020
Manager
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas Tech University
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