Katherine Licea
Brownsboro,AL
Summary
Four and half years of experience as an RN with a strong background in Medical Surgical and Telemetry. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new healthcare settings while maintaining focus on patient wellness. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit.
- Patient population: gastrointestinal, orthopedics, nephrology, neurology, cardiac, hematology, oncology, and pulmonary.
- Administered IV medication therapies including electrolytes, hydration, antibiotics, pain relief drugs, heparin drips, sodium solutions, and PCA treatments.
- Experienced in completing appropriate patient assessments, identifying physiological and psychological changes, and providing thorough documentation in the patients' medical record.
- Monitored telemetry systems, recorded vitals, and collected samples for POC testing.
Travel RN
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Orthopedic and Spine Unit.
- Surgeries: knee, hip, ACDF, fusions, decompressions, discectomies, and laminectomies.
- Implemented pre-procedural checklists, such as signing consents, providing CHG baths, initiating PIVs, and ordering appropriate labs.
- Performed surgical site evaluations, handled dressing changes, managed drains effectively, and ensured adherence to medical protocols for patient recovery.
- Instructed patients on post-operative care for surgical incisions, braces, and other medical devices.
Travel RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Neurology, Stroke, and Neurosurgery Units.
- Patient population: spinal and brain surgeries, brain tumors, strokes, seizures, psychiatric/neurologic disorders, and neuromuscular diagnoses.
- Assessed patients' aspiration risk, conducted bedside swallow evaluations, and coordinated speech and dietitian consultations.
- Managed a variety of feeding tubes, such as J-tubes, PEG tubes, NG tubes, and Dobhoff tubes.
- Ensured customized patient care throughout the pre-op and post-op stages.
Travel RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Vascular Surgery/General Surgery Unit.
- Patient population: kidney transplants, vascular surgery, amputations, cardiac catheterizations, exploratory laparotomies, and intestinal resections.
- Delivered comprehensive care for pre- and post-operative patients.
- Floated to the Neurology/Neurosurgery units weekly.
Travel RN
Sumner Regional Medical Center
Gallatin, TN
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Patient population: cardiac, neurology, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and nephrology disorders.
- Common procedures: GI surgeries, spine surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and dialysis.
- Closely monitored labs, telemetry screens, providing electrolyte replacement, and follow-up blood checks according to protocol.
- Floated to Telemetry, Rehab, and Emergency Department holding weekly.
Travel RN
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Neurosurgery, Neurosciences, and Stroke Units.
- Patient population: spinal and brain surgeries, brain tumors, strokes, seizures, and neuromuscular diagnoses.
- Monitored and addressed neuro alterations using NIHSS.
- Ensured adherence to protocols for managing seizures precautions, sinus precautions, and spinal precautions.
- Providing pre-operative and post-operative surgical care.
- Experience floating to medical-surgical, telemetry, and cardiac units every week.
Travel RN
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Discharge Unit.
- Patient population: gastrointestinal, orthopedics, nephrology, neurology, cardiology, hematology, oncology, and pulmonary.
- Reviewed follow-up appointments, medication regimens, and administration procedures for seamless discharges.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
Staff RN
Medical University of South Carolina Health
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Inpatient Psychiatric Units: Emergency Department, Acute Care, and Addictions.
- Experience in providing safe care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric patients.
- Triaged patients and obtained samples for POC testing (pregnancy, UDS, glucose checks, swabbing for flu/COVID, and blood for labs).
- Able to identify possible escalation events and implement therapeutic de-escalation techniques to promote the safety of patients, families, and staff.
- Provided safe care by utilizing proper protocols for seclusion, restraints, and chemical restraints.
Staff RN
University of North Carolina Health
Chapel Hill, NC
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Neurosurgery/Neurosciences Unit.
- Patient population: spinal and brain surgeries, brain tumors, strokes, seizures, psychiatric/neurologic disorders, and neuromuscular diagnoses.
- Managed wound vacuums, drainage systems, intravenous ports, and vascular access lines.
- Provided pre/post-op care, medication administration, education, and ADLs.
- Administered care to seizure patients on video electroencephalogram (VEEG) by maintaining seizure precautions, implementing rescue measures when needed, and conducting detailed assessments.
CNA
Haywood Regional Medical Center
Clyde, NC
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Float Pool: Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Progressive Care, and Behavioral Health Units.
- Provided diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions such as activities of daily living care, obtaining vitals, recording intake/output, placing telemetry monitors, taking 12-lead EKGs, obtaining glucose measurements, and performing regular patient rounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
05.2021
Associate - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
05.2020
Skills
- Charge nurse experience
- Float Pool
- Patient care in trauma centers and teaching hospitals
- Trained in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech charting systems
- Experience with rapid responses, code blues, and high-stress situations
Certification
- AL RN Multi State License
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
Timeline
Travel RN
Huntsville Hospital
09.2024 - 01.2025
Travel RN
Parkridge Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
Travel RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel RN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN
Sumner Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel RN
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel RN
Huntsville Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Staff RN
Medical University of South Carolina Health
08.2021 - 03.2022
Staff RN
University of North Carolina Health
07.2020 - 07.2021
CNA
Haywood Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 07.2020
- AL RN Multi State License
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Carolina University
Associate - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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