Katherine Hogeland, RN
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in mental health nursing. Known for effective crisis management and patient education, contributing to improved safety and care quality in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham, AL
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine urgency of care and triage needs
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication of patient situations and care plans.
- Educated families on health conditions and treatment options, improving understanding and compliance.
- Utilized electronic health records to document interactions and maintain accurate patient information.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine
Birmingham, AL
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially volatile situations effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate mental health status and identify treatment needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as charge nurse, coordinating, directing, and managing the Psychiatric Emergency Unit
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Children's of Alabama Inpatient Behavioral Health
Birmingham, AL
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patients for side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies for behavioral health issues.
- Educated families on mental health conditions and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, ensuring safety and de-escalation of high-risk situations.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2029
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Charge Nurse Experience
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Patient and family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Creative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- AHNCC | HN-BC (Holistic Nurse, Board Certified
- HeartMath | HMCP (HeartMath Certified Practitioner)
- Sacred Glow Yoga | CYT 200 (Certified Yoga Teacher)
- Precision Nutrition | PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine
03.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Children's of Alabama Inpatient Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of North Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College