Katherine Howard
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse practitioner student and Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practictioner Student
OMS Urgent Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Completed 100 hours of clinical work in an urgent/primary care setting.
- Under the preceptorship of Omokhuale Omokhodion, MD.
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practictioner Student
A.G. Rhodes Cobb
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Completed 260 hours of clinical work in long term care/rehab setting.
- Under the preceptorship of Brette Winston, NP.
Shepherd Spine and Pain Institute, Outpatient RN
Shepherd Center
01.2021 - Current
- Familiar with the pain management patient population and procedures.
- Procedure nurse: Monitor patient’s vitals and assist doctor intra procedure, i.e., draw up meds, set up sterile field/
- Pre/post procedure nurse: Prep patient for procedure, i.e., start IV, administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, and safely discharge patient post procedure.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Relief Charge Nurse: In charge of pain clinic’s daily operations.
- Intrathecal Pump Nurse: in charge of all the pain clinic’s intrathecal pump patients, i.e., call patient 1 week prior to their pump refill, making sure they get refilled on time, and keeping up with any medication changes they would like.
Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Inpatient RN
Shepherd Center
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Experience with the brain/spinal cord injury population.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, Staff RN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Experience with drip titrations and maintaining order parameters.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Total patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
Atlanta05.2018
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural awareness
Publications
Intrathecal Pump Therapy, Shepherd Center Nursing Matters, 01/2022, 7&8
Certification
- BLS certified, American Heart Association July 2022-July 2024
- ACLS certified, American Heart Association March 2023-March 2025
Timeline
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practictioner Student
OMS Urgent Care
01.2024 - 03.2024
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practictioner Student
A.G. Rhodes Cobb
08.2023 - 11.2023
Shepherd Spine and Pain Institute, Outpatient RN
Shepherd Center
01.2021 - Current
Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Inpatient RN
Shepherd Center
12.2019 - 01.2021
Progressive Cardiac Care Unit, Staff RN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
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