Katherine Porter
Mililani Town,HI
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience caring for patients within a Medical/Surgical/Oncology unit, 9 months of experience on a Neurosciences unit, and 3 years of experience in a Cardiac/Telemetry unit, all located within Level 1 Trauma Hospitals. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
Honolulu, HI
05.2021 - Current
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Monitored patients after cardiac surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms on patients and interpreted results.
- Performed Peritoneal Dialysis treatments according to established protocols and standards.
Registered Nurse, Neurosciences
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2014
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Colostomy/urostomy/nephrostomy care familiarity
- Wound care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV drug therapy management and management of central lines
- Epic and Cerner charting systems
- Gastrostomy tube care and insertion of NG tubes
- Urinary catheters
- Certified in Telemetry monitoring, NIHSS stroke screening, BLS
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER, Honolulu, Hawai'i
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurosciences
Harborview Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Hennepin County Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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