Katherine Mairs
Portsmouth,RI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ADON
Royal Health Forest Farm
01.2023 - Current
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
RN
IntelyCare
01.2021 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
RN, Unit Manager
Silver Creek
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Grace Barker
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhodde Island College
Providence, RI06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI09.1990
Skills
- Precepting
- Long-Term Care
- Administering immunizations
- Chart updating
- Patient Assessments
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive health
- Removing sutures
- Case Management
- Basic Life Support
- Test Interpretations
- Physical assessments
- Postpartum Care
- Disease specialization
- Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Wound Care
Timeline
RN, ADON
Royal Health Forest Farm
01.2023 - Current
RN, Unit Manager
Silver Creek
06.2022 - 01.2023
RN
Grace Barker
03.2021 - 10.2021
RN
IntelyCare
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhodde Island College
Bachelor of Science - Gerontology
University of Rhode Island
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