Katherine Hiller
MSN, RN
Mankato,MN
Summary
Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 7-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in providing chemotherapy and am a nursing clinical instructor as well as teach GURU classes and lead resource time for new hires.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Rasmsusen University
07.2021 - Current
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Lead a lab related to clinical experience.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
01.2019 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Capstone Project; post-surgical infections
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Awarded an Excellence Award for my professional portfolio
- 120 course credits including 90 hours of field experience
Associate of Science - Nursing
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Honor roll GPA
- 103 class credits
- Multiple clinical locations; nursing home, hospital, treatment center, AA, L&D, and Post-partum
Skills
Medical/surgical nursing
Teaching material preparation
Alternative learning styles
Patient and family advocacy
Patient Management
Staff leadership
Strong clinical judgment
Coaching and mentoring
Policies and procedures
Strategic planning
Certification
Chemotherapy Provider Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor - Rasmsusen University
07.2021 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor - Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2021 - Current
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Nursing
05.2020 - 10.2020
Chemotherapy Provider Certification
05-2020
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
03.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Mayo Clinic Health Systems
01.2019 - Current
Rasmussen College - Associate of Science, Nursing
06.2017 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Mayo Clinic Health Systems
05.2016 - 01.2019