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Katherine Kett

Statesville,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
09.2020 - Current
  • Ensure behavioral health patients are medically ready for placement.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans for difficult-to-place patients.
  • Assisted with intake assessments for Navicent.
  • Assist with daily reports
  • Manage patient flow to inpatient beds for multiple hospitals.
  • Promptly assign beds while following unit criteria and hospital policies.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse CM

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided nursing expertise as related to case management including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring.
  • Obtain recommendations for inpatient or observation status by discussing cases with physicians.
  • Communicated with payers to obtain authorization for hospital stays or surgeries.

Registered Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
Davidson, NC
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Provided patient education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assisted with patient admissions and discharges.
  • Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care as needed.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
Westampton, NJ
09.2008 - 10.2015
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients in comprehensible terminology.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered oral and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing
Camden, NJ
05-2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
05-2006

Skills

  • Licensed RN
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certified

Certification

  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
09.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse CM

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse

Atrium Healthcare
11.2015 - 03.2020

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Hampton Behavioral Health Center
09.2008 - 10.2015

Diploma of Nursing - Nursing

Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Camden County College

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