Katherine Robbins
Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
Summary
I am an energetic, hardworking and compassionate nurse with strong communication, analytical and leadership skills; thriving in both independent and collaborative work environments. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups, promoting kindness, dignity, and quality care. I am dedicated to exceeding patient care expectations and lending a helping hand wherever needed. My goal is to use my current nursing knowledge and my genuine interest of people to provide respectful, efficient and high-quality care to patients.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Jacksonville Beach, FL
11.2024 - Current
RN 6D Med/Surg/Hematology
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville , FL
02.2023 - 11.2024
- See Nursing duties listed below
RN 3F Inpatient Ward Med/Surg, Hem/Oncology Nurse
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Minneapolis , MN
11.2012 - 05.2022
- Charge trained at the VA, demonstrates leadership, oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Direct patient cares utilizing active listening and effective communication skills
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Strong ability to work under pressure and excellent time management skills
- Nursing diagnosis, planning, interventions and individualized care plans
- Patient and family teaching through education and support along with discharge teaching
- Head-to-toe assessments including vital signs
- Administration of oral, IM, Sub Q, IV push and IV piggyback medications, blood product transfusions as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- IV therapy including administration of chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by oncology team
- Tracheotomy suctioning and cares
- Catheterization NG tubes and enteral feeding
- Experience and knowledge with electronic charting and confidential files in compliance with hospital policies
- Proficient diabetes, cardiac and psychiatric knowledge
- Strong, productive and positive interpersonal skills when collaborating with multidisciplinary team regarding treatment/care planning
- EKG and telemetry monitoring
- ETOH and substance withdrawal
- Hospice and postmortem care
- Wound care
- Collected lab specimen, interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results
- Provided a kind, compassionate environment, emotional support and care to patients and families
- Acute patient care BLS certified
- IV, Port and PICC care
- Implement and execute patients admission and discharge while utilizing interdisciplinary team
- Provide pre and post op care for procedures
- Outpatient infusion clinic operations
- Initiated hospital wide Unit Based Council and Chair of UBC on 3F
Registered Nurse, BSN.
Tender loving Care, LLC
Anoka, MN
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Worked in a adult foster care facility that specialized in a wide range of mental illness and/or traumatic brain injuries.
- Provided direct client cares and lead/participated in client care conferences with the director, physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, case workers and house supervisors
- Managed intake process of clients and developed specific care plans
- Worked directly with pharmacy to establish client MARS and distribution of client medication
- Oversaw and managed medications and treatments
- Instructed all new hire orientations for staff. This includes medication training, medication documentation, medical equipment, protocols, and safety regulation training
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment that enabled the client to transition to a healthier lifestyle, mentally and physically.
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
Chicago And Miami Bases, IL And FL
08.1992 - 10.2006
- Demonstrated flexibility, record of reliability and responsibility when holding both line flying and 'on call' flying positions
- Followed safety, passenger and supply pre-flight checklists. Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures.
- Provided safe, professional and direct quality cares to patients over multiple flight segments
- Dealt with mechanical and passenger emergencies according to standards
- Attended trainings in customer service, conflict resolution techniques, and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills and related very well to people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2011
Associate of Science -
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05.2009
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Culturally Sensitive
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Patient Education and Counseling
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Family and Patient Support
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- BLS Certification 2025
- ACLS 2022
- Public Health Licensure
Credentials
- Registered Nurse License, State of Minnesota R-1915686-6
- Registered Nurse License, State of Florida RN 9583719
Timeline
Medical-Surgical RN
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
11.2024 - Current
RN 6D Med/Surg/Hematology
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2023 - 11.2024
RN 3F Inpatient Ward Med/Surg, Hem/Oncology Nurse
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, BSN.
Tender loving Care, LLC
01.2011 - 10.2012
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
08.1992 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science -
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science -
Anoka Ramsey Community College
- BLS Certification 2025
- ACLS 2022
- Public Health Licensure
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