KATHERINE ROBERTSON
Denville,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and detail-oriented RN with 7+ years of clinical experience as a nursing assistant, student nurse, telemetry and critical care nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient populations while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, patient monitoring, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with compassion and efficiency while helping educate my fellow nurses on standards of care and current evidence base practice guided policies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surical ICU/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to guide clinical decision making processes.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
- Adhered to infection control measures such as hand hygiene compliance monitoring.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Educated families on proper care techniques and post-discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and other documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
- Conducted daily rounds with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Step-Down Nurse Educator, Night Shift
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Performed equipment demonstrations covering tools and provided operational guidance.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to promote development of staff members.
- Co-implemented newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to advance staff development.
- Enhanced training delivery by incorporating new technologies and techniques alongside proven methods.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Act as charge nurse and preceptor
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Registered Nurse PCU & ICU
St. Clare's Hospital
Denville, NJ
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Act as PCU Charge RN for 41 bed unit
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Managed and utilized central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status. Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
- Supervised patient health parameters, including blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Kinesiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Syracuse, NY05.2020
Skills
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Ventilator management
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting medical specimens
- Electronic Medical Record proficiency (Cerner & Epic)
- Catheter insertion
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
- Medical ethics
- Patient advocacy
- Tracheostomy, Endotracheal, NG, and OG maintenance
- Telemetry and Cardiac Care
- Diabetes management
- Clinical Experience: ED, CVICU, MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, PCU, SDU
- Respiratory failure management
- General Med-Surg
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Critical care
- Culturally sensitive
- Infectious disease control
Certification
NYS Certified Registered Nurse (798387)
NJ Certified Registered Nurse (26NR22137900)
BLS & ACLS American Heart Association Certified
Affiliations
Daisy Award winner January 2023
AACN Membership
Employee of the Month September and November 2022
Level 2 PACT 2023
Critical Care Course
ACCN Essentials of Critical Care Orientation
NIHSS Stroke Certified
8 Stroke CEUs 2024
8 Trauma CEUs for 2024
Timeline
Surical ICU/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Morristown Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Step-Down Nurse Educator, Night Shift
Atlantic Health System
04.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse PCU & ICU
St. Clare's Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Kinesiology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
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