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Katherine LaMacchia RN, BSN

Pelham,NH

Summary

Team-oriented nursing professional offering scrub and circulating experience with a passion for quality-focused patient care and support. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room, Staff Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
  • Strong, detail oriented skill set in both scrub and circulating roles.
  • Served as a member of the Transplant Team.
  • Lead Circulator and Scrub RN in Esophageal Atresia and Airway cases.
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to AORN surgical protocols and guidelines.
  • Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, advocating for individual needs and concerns.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
  • Served as a mentor & preceptor for new staff members, providing guidance and support to promote a positive work environment.
  • Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
  • Conducted thorough instrument counts before and after each surgery, minimizing the risk of retained foreign objects.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing level-headed problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.

Transitional Care Unit, Staff Nurse

EMERSON HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.

Staff Nurse

PRESCOTT HOUSE
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Utilized the nursing process to manage and implement quality care in a rehab setting.
  • Promoted a culture of safety to foster a healthy practice and living environment.
  • Monitored and effectively communicate changes in patient conditions.

Personal Care Attendant

VNA OF MIDDLESEX EAST- SAWTELLE FAMILY HOSPICE HOUSE
04.2013 - 11.2017
  • Supported patients and families through grieving process associated with end of life.
  • Preserved patient dignity and comfort through provision of holistic care.
  • Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.

Education

B.S. Nursing -

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Salem, MA
05.2017

Skills

  • Scrub & Circulating Experience
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Safety & Positioning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Preoperative Checklists
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • PALS through American Heart Association
  • BLS/ CPR through American Heart Association

Simulation Participation

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Simulation Training

Airway Emergency Simulation Training

Timeline

Operating Room, Staff Nurse

Boston Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current

Transitional Care Unit, Staff Nurse

EMERSON HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 02.2020

Staff Nurse

PRESCOTT HOUSE
11.2017 - 06.2018

Personal Care Attendant

VNA OF MIDDLESEX EAST- SAWTELLE FAMILY HOSPICE HOUSE
04.2013 - 11.2017

B.S. Nursing -

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

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