Katherine (Katie) Plante
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse bringing 3 years of diverse nursing care with specific success in emergency patient care. Proven history of hard work and dedication to unit. Responsive to patient needs in a high-pressure environment with the ability to communicate clearly and be team-oriented.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountain View RMC
07.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgement skills when assessing patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians when needed.
- Participated in trauma and emergency interventions involving head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Medication administration: oral, IV, and IM. Monitored patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mountain View RMC
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered ordered medications and treatment to patients; monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View RMC
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by changing linens and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2015
Skills
- Initial Trauma Life Support and Airway Management
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments and vital sign monitoring
- IV and Medication Administration
- Procedure Room Preparation and Procedure Assistance
- Decision-Making and critical thinking with strong clinical judgement
- Detailed documentation; ER Charting Champion 2023
- Student precepting
- Delegation and staff training
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Expires June 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Expires August 2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Expires September 2026
- Basic Life Supports (BLS); Expires February 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mountain View RMC
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mountain View RMC
07.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View RMC
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of New Mexico
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