Katherine Mallett
Union
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
John Cochran VAMC
03.2011 - Current
- Completed detail as emergency department assistant nurse manager and returned to assignment as a staff nurse in the emergency department. Completed tasks such as the schedule/timecards, reporting out in Director's Morning Report, Sepsis Committee, assisted with implementing the Tele EC Program, assisted with setting up the roll out for BCMA in department. Completed New Supervisor: Foundations, Serving Leadership Development Experience and AONL Nurse Manager 3-day Program, competed Virtual Aspiring Supervisor Program.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving efficiency in patient intake and prioritization of care needs.
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- As a charge nurse I help ensure safe patient assignments, attend the twice a day bed huddle with in-patient nursing and house supervisor to help expedite safe and appropriate disposition for the patients in the ED.
- Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
- Streamlined processes for admitting patients from the emergency room into hospital units for further treatment or observation.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices in emergency care.
- Unit Based Council Chair.
- Volunteers for facility level roles serving on the Nursing Practice Committee, 2 Root Cause Analysis committees, facilitate Change Management for the VISN, former Facility instructor for Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior for both John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks campuses for 4 years.
- Qualified in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Certified Emergency Nurse.
Clinical Nurse
Missouri Air National Guard
09.2006 - 11.2018
- From 10/2006-9/2008 oversaw the Wing’s immunization clinic providing vaccinations to the 1300+ members of the 131-fighter wing, provided education to medical group 70+ personnel related to nursing care and immunization specific education.
- 10/2008-11/2018 Performed duties as the Self-Inspection program manager serving as the liaison between the Medical Group and the Wing’s Inspector General reporting directly to the commander and Wing.
- Led the unit through 5 successful Air Force Inspector General evaluations, ensuring the Medical Group was performing all duties per Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National instructions in preparation for inspections to ensure ability to continue to provide medical care for the Wing and military components around the globe.
- Successfully transitioned the medical group to an updated inspection program with minimal training and completed a successful Air Force IG inspection less than 14 months later, ensuring that over 1700 items were compliant with Air Force, Air Reserve and Air National Guard requirements.
- Also served as the Education and training manager and the Medical Groups Nursing Functional Training Manager ensuring smooth coordination of the medical group’s nurses education needs to remain qualified to perform their duties in accordance with Air Force standards.
i-Choice RN
St. Joseph Hospital West
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Employed as nurse in critical care float providing high quality care to patients in all areas of facility to include Medical Surgical, Surgical, Orthopedic surgery, Telemetry, Emergency Room, and Intensive Care units.
- Displayed flexibility throughout the shifts often being shifted from one unit to another to provide care as situation required.
- Represented i-Choice float Nurses on Unit Council, ensuring representation and assimilation with all nursing departments.
- Received initial Trauma Nursing Core Course certification.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Telemetry RN
Missouri Baptist Medical center
05.2004 - 09.2008
- Telemetry nurse providing care to acute, in-patient cardiac patients that saw approximately 4500 admissions annually.
- Patient cared for include pre and post cardiac catheterizations, pre and post cardiac pacemaker placement, cardiac arrhythmias.
- Coordinated care with physicians, case workers, social workers, patient care techs, telemetry monitor techs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitored patient vital signs using telemetry equipment to ensure timely interventions.
Jet Propulsion Specialist
Missouri Air National Guard
10.1998 - 09.2006
- Inspected, removed, repaired, re-inspected, and installed jet engines on the F-15 Eagle
- Reported unsafe engine wear or discrepancies to inspectors and leadership within the shop to ensure safety of Air Force Personnel and proper maintenance of Air Force property.
- Completed military basic training, aircraft propulsion specialist training as an Air Force Apprentice
- Obtained Journeyman status prior to commissioning as an Air Force office in Sept 2006
Education
Certified Emergency nurse -
Union, MO09.2022
Master's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10.2012
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2010
Associate degree - Nursing
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO05.2004
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Assertiveness
- Accountability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office
Affiliations
Emergency Nurse Association (ENA), ENA State Chair for Compliance Committee, Member/Previous St Louis Chapter President
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
John Cochran VAMC
03.2011 - Current
i-Choice RN
St. Joseph Hospital West
02.2008 - 10.2010
Clinical Nurse
Missouri Air National Guard
09.2006 - 11.2018
Telemetry RN
Missouri Baptist Medical center
05.2004 - 09.2008
Jet Propulsion Specialist
Missouri Air National Guard
10.1998 - 09.2006
Certified Emergency nurse -
Master's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate degree - Nursing
St. Charles Community College
Professional Publications
Featured interview for Nov 2017 issue of ENA Connection, Suicide among US Military veterans and the challenges faced by them.
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