Katherine R. Muzzy
Summary
Adaptable, highly driven, and resourceful employee with a strong focus on utilizing caregiver skills to interpret and fulfill diverse patient needs. Quick learner who actively seeks opportunities to enhance skill sets and promptly applies new knowledge to improve patient care, always approaching tasks with patience and compassion. Self-motivated and deeply committed to providing care, excels both as an individual caregiver and as a valuable member of a diverse team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maine General- Glenridge Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2018 - Current
- Patient assessment, monitoring and evaluation with appropriate and complete documentation
- Coordinates patient admissions, transfers, discharges, referrals, and social work needs
- Establishes good rapport with patients and families and provided relevant education appropriate to patient and family condition and circumstances
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Maine General -Gray Birch Skilled Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Associates in Science - Nursing
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope College
Holland, MI01.2008
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family education and counseling
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Maine State Board of Nursing, 01/01/17
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certified, Maine, 01/01/15, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maine General- Glenridge Skilled Nursing Facility
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maine General -Gray Birch Skilled Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope College
Associates in Science - Nursing
Southern Maine Community College
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