Katherine Register
La Center,KY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with over 15 years of experience in nursing, recognized for expertise in clinical documentation, infection control, and patient education. Proven ability to assess patient needs and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve treatment plans and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Paducah, KY
02.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, providing timely updates to nursing staff for effective patient management.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance, promoting self-care practices and understanding of conditions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment to enhance team performance.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
LPN
McCracken County Jail
Paducah, KY
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Delivered immediate assistance during emergency and routine paging situations to assess needs and provide care.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
LPN Charge Nurse
Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center
Salem, KY
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Supervised nursing staff to provide high-quality patient care and follow safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while monitoring patient responses.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient health status and identify potential issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Managed documentation processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy of records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL09-1996
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, NC05-1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- Pain management
- Care planning
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Family communication
- Mental health support
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
LPN
Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2009 - Current
LPN
McCracken County Jail
07.2008 - 09.2013
LPN Charge Nurse
Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center
01.2005 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School