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Katherine Powell

Katherine Powell

Monee,IL.

Summary

Compassionate and ethical professional seeking a Registered Nurse position in a challenging, fast-paced, progressive heath care organization. Self-starter, fast learner, moldable, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to provide the highest quality patient care in a safe and respectful environment, both in long- and short-term care settings. Quick to learn new policies and procedures to support and benefit a team environment. Always give 100% in all activities performed and team player Highlights of Qualifications: Wide experience in volunteering nursing services Sound knowledge of common illnesses, diseases and injuries Profound knowledge of medical tools and techniques Familiarity with child and adult health developments Skilled in providing direct healthcare services Strong knowledge of nursing methods, technology and procedures Ability to work with patients of different ages Ability to make accurate medical assessment Ability to develop primary healthcare programs

Overview

2
2

School Clinical Experience

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Skills

07.2021 - 11.2021
  • And Clinical Experience
  • Head to toe assessments
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Documentation
  • Wound care and management
  • Telemetry
  • Infection Control
  • Oncology
  • Maternity/Obstetrics – delivery and post-delivery
  • Intubation
  • Starting IVs
  • Pediatrics
  • Geriatrics
  • Home Health Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Pain Management
  • ADL’s and ROM
  • Mental Health
  • Patient/Family Education
  • Catheters, Drains, Ostomies
  • Intake/Output l Medication Administration
  • Professional Experience
  • Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies

Vaccine Administrator

Will County Health Department, Covid19
Joliet , Illinois
04.2021 - 06.2021

* Provide nursing services to individuals, performing collection of specimens, processing COVID tests and patient education;
* Administer COVID-19 Vaccine at Will County Health Department.

Med Surg II Nurse

Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
Country Club Hills, IL
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.

Sunny Hill Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Use EPIC software to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Beecher Manor, CNA
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment

High School Teacher

Certified
12.2003 - 05.2015
  • Various Public Schools in South Suburban Region
  • As a Teacher I worked in a profession where I taught students based on national curriculum guidelines within their specialist subject areas.
  • My duties included assigning homework, grading tests, documenting progress and keeping up with parent communication
  • I communicated and evaluated needs to ensure every student feels challenged but not overwhelmed by material being covered
  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations as needed and directed.

Regional Director/Manager

YMCA
05.1999 - 01.2003
  • An ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP ) I worked with apparently healthy clients and those with medically controlled diseases to establish safe and effective exercise and healthy lifestyle behaviors to optimize both health and quality of life
  • As a ACSM-EP
  • I conducted preparticipation health screenings, submaximal graded exercise tests, strength, flexibility and body composition assessments.

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Consultant

YMCA
05.1995 - 05.1999

Evaluate client fitness level and skill set to plan reachable goals Create a workout plan tailored to student-athlete needs Monitor student-athletes through strength training and weightlifting, ensuring proper form and safety Counsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise.

Education

BLS/CPR/AED Current -

American Heart Association
Illinois

Nursing Associate of Science - undefined

Rasmussen University

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • Vaccine administration

Timeline

Skills

07.2021 - 11.2021

Vaccine Administrator

Will County Health Department, Covid19
04.2021 - 06.2021

Med Surg II Nurse

Windsor Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 03.2021

Sunny Hill Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2019

Beecher Manor, CNA
03.2019 - 05.2019

High School Teacher

Certified
12.2003 - 05.2015

Regional Director/Manager

YMCA
05.1999 - 01.2003

Personal Trainer/Nutrition Consultant

YMCA
05.1995 - 05.1999

BLS/CPR/AED Current -

American Heart Association

Nursing Associate of Science - undefined

Rasmussen University

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Illinois At Chicago
Katherine Powell