Katherine Pires
Boston
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical surgical and cardiac surgery/thoracic surgery step down care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to cardiac patients in a hybrid ambulatory and observation unit specializing in cardiovascular evaluation, monitoring, and post-procedure recovery.
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions including heart failure and structural heart disease.
- Frequently serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit workflow, supporting staff, and ensuring safe and efficient patient care operations.
- Assist with bed admissions, patient placement, and triaging to optimize patient flow and prioritize acuity-based care needs.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care plans.
- Perform cardiac monitoring, patient assessments, medication administration, and patient education in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Deliver safe, patient-centered care while responding appropriately to changes in patient condition and escalating concerns as needed.
- Support urgent outpatient evaluations and diagnostic testing for cardiovascular patients.
- Maintain compliance with unit competencies, BLS certification, and hospital safety standards.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2019 - Current
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Provide intermediate care to patients with epicardial wires.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Provide direct care for acute medical-surgical patients including chemotherapy and telemetry patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
La Casa Mental Health Facility
Long Beach, CA
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Coordinate all Special Treatment and Behavior Plans related to nursing care and assign and supervise nursing staff and documentation.
- Promote and assist residents in developing self-help and self care needs.
- Protect residents from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim01-2013
Skills
- initiating intravenous lines and therapies
- Precepting/education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring and recognizing rhythm strips
- Multitasking abilities
- Proficient in using EPIC charting system
- can easily adapt to new charting system
Certification
- California Registered Nursing License No.: 843373 / Date of Licensure: 06/2013 / Expiration Date 7/31/2022
- Massachusetts Nursing License No.: RN2325088 / Date of Licensure: 7/9/2018 / Expiration Date 6/26/2022
- BLS Certified: Expiration date 4/30/2023
- ACLS Certified: Expiration date 4/30/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
La Casa Mental Health Facility
09.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University