Katherine Knutte
Nursing
Lemont,United States
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Clinical and Medical Experience
Presence St. Mary's And Riverside Medical Centers
Kankakee, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Clinical Hours: 495
- Riverside Medical Center, Clinical Rotations: Geriatrics, Mental health, Obstetrics, Observations: Cancer Center
- Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Clinical Rotations: Medical-surgical, Medical-surgical (telemetry), Observations: Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Cancer Center, Cardiac Cath Lab
- Riverside Miller Healthcare, Clinical Rotations: Geriatrics
- Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL, Clinical Rotations: Pediatrics
- Other observations: Kankakee school nurse, Kankakee Community Health Department
Behavioral Health Associate
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
06.2022 - Current
- Floats between units of adolescent girls or adult women for treatment of eating disorders/substance abuse.
- Manages caseload of 10-20 patients with Axis I and Axis II diagnoses.
- Ensures safety/well-being of close observation patients.
- Documents timely, accurate clinical information in patients' medical records using Acadia Healthcare.
- Record intake during meal and snack times.
- Report significant findings to nursing staff.
- Assist with paperwork for possible incidents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - Current
- Worked as resident assistant one-year prior.
- 40-bed unit (dementia, LTC, rehab) with average patient load of 12 residents.
- Assists with ADLs and documents usual/unusual findings using MatrixCare.
- Evaluates patient mood, behavior, and awareness for changes and report unusual findings to nursing staff.
- Perform ROM, assist with patient mobilization (chairs, turning, transfers).
- Operate mechanical lift equipment accurately according to facility policy.
- Attach foley leg bags for patient ambulation.
- Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output.
Honor’s Program
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2019 - Current
- 30 students are selected to the ONU honor’s program based on criteria of admission to the university, a composite ACT score of 28 or an equivalent SAT score, rank in the top 10% of class (100 minimum students), or have a 3.75/4.0 GPA
Volunteer
Palos Health
Palos Heights, IL
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Restocked supplies and PPE to satisfy department needs.
- Carried laboratory specimens, results and charts to appropriate departments.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
Academic Tutor
TutorMe
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify and correct weaknesses.
- Create special handouts or study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Establish lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
Soccer Coach
Naz United F.C
06.2020 - Current
- Summer soccer camp coach.
- Manages practices with 20-40 boys/girls ages 5-18.
- Create drills/activities to improve technical abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lemont High School
Lemont, IL 05.2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA (CPR Certified)
- IV Insertion/Removal
- IM Injections
- IV bag/change, Push, Lock
- Foley Insertion/Removal
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry Monitor Application
- Monitoring Vitals
- Medical Documentation with Epic/Meditech
- Head-to-Toe Assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association, July 2022-July 2024
- Certified Nurse Assistant, Health Care Worker Registry, May 2022-2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute, July 2022-July 2023
- CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Academic Tutor
TutorMe
06.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Associate
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
06.2022 - Current
Clinical and Medical Experience
Presence St. Mary's And Riverside Medical Centers
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2021 - Current
Soccer Coach
Naz United F.C
06.2020 - Current
Honor’s Program
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Palos Health
10.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Lemont High School