Katherine McLean
Gig Harbor,WA
Summary
Professional nurse with strong expertise in pediatric home health care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
New Care Concepts
Seattle, WA
07.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status, promptly identifying changes in condition or needs.
- Administered trach care, performing routine maintenance and cleaning for optimal patient health.
- Demonstrated proficiency in suctioning techniques, ensuring airway patency and patient safety.
- Administered prescribed medications via GJ tube and treatments to manage pain and promote healing.
- Monitored vital signs continuously, responding proactively to any significant changes or concerns.
- Provided compassionate care to pediatric patients, addressing their unique health needs.
- Applied critical thinking skills to assess urgent situations and implement appropriate interventions promptly.
Preceptorship as a Nursing Student
Mary Bridge Children Hospital
Tacoma, WA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- 180 clinicals hours in Mary bridge PACU, ACU and Sedation as a preceptor student (My preceptor was a resource nurse).
- 16 clinicals hours in the Mary Bridge Emergency department as a preceptor student.
- 96 clinical hours in the Mary Bridge Med surg Unit.
- 8 clinical hours in the Mary Bridge PICU unit.
- Worked under direct supervision of RN to provide bedside care, treatments, and clinical documentation for patient.
- Performed detailed patient assessments, including vital sign measurements and medication administration.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Developed strong organizational abilities while managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Prioritized patient safety at all times by following established policies and procedures.
Nursing Assistant
Cottesmore of Life care
Gig Harbor, WA
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as vital sign monitoring, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients.
- Took and recorded temperatures, blood pressure and other vital signs.
Special Needs Tutor
The American school
Puerto Montt, Chile
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Attended training sessions regularly in order to stay current on best practices for working with special needs populations.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as visual aids, hands-on activities, role playing exercises. to enhance understanding of material being taught.
- Incorporated technology into the curriculum whenever possible to increase engagement levels among students with special needs.
In-Home Nanny
The Venegas family
Calbuco, Chile
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Implemented consistent rules while maintaining a flexible approach based on individual needs of the family.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines set by parents.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among children such as eating nutritious food or engaging in physical activity.
- Provided attentive care to infants and toddlers, including diaper changing, feeding, bathing and dressing.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA03.2025
Skills
- Airway management
- Clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
Certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) care
- Breath well, Live Well
- BLS/CPR
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
Timeline
Registered Nurse
New Care Concepts
07.2025 - Current
Preceptorship as a Nursing Student
Mary Bridge Children Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
Nursing Assistant
Cottesmore of Life care
07.2022 - 07.2025
Special Needs Tutor
The American school
03.2019 - 12.2019
In-Home Nanny
The Venegas family
01.2018 - 03.2019
ADN - Nursing
Tacoma Community College