Katherine Mathieu
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience in bedside patient care, leadership, and education in the acute care setting. Described as conscientious and highly organized. Passionate about continual professional growth and providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Specialist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for onboarding new staff, competency management, facilitating ongoing education, and supporting professional development for various clinical positions in the Heart and Vascular Department, as well as an inpatient progressive care unit.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership to promote initiatives at both the organizational and department level.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs for clinical staff to ensure high standards of patient care.
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2022
- Provided care to patients post-kidney transplant surgery, vascular surgery, and percutaneous coronary intervention in a 33-bed cardiac renal progressive care unit
- Proficient in titration of cardiac and vasoactive medications, cardiac monitoring, and ECG rhythm interpretation
- Held a leadership position as a charge RN, responsible for coordinating patient flow, creating staff assignments, and providing guidance during clinical situations
- Primary preceptor responsible for training both novice and experienced RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Served as Unit-Based Council co-chair, collaborating with other nurses and unit leaders to improve work environment and patient outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2015
Skills
- ECG interpretation
- Vasoactive drip titration
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Respiratory management
- Service recovery
- Leadership
Certifications And Awards
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Daisy Award Recipient
Timeline
Professional Development Specialist
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
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