Katherine Rolfe
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Motivated and compassionate registered nurse with level IV neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric primary care experience. Dedicated to delivering effective patient care and forming meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Very detail-oriented and quality motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications, fluids, and nutrition under physician orders.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss and plan appropriate interventions for each patient's needs.
- Performed daily charting using electronic health record systems, according to established standards.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, such as intubations or other invasive treatments.
- Instructed families on proper feeding techniques, positioning, and home care instructions prior to discharge from the unit.
- Provided comfort measures, such as skin-to-skin contact, for newborns experiencing pain or distress.
- Educated families on the care and management of their infant in the NICU setting.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented neonatal patient vital signs.
- Provided direct nursing care to premature, critically ill newborns.
- Promoted to permanent team lead in February 2026.
- Advocated for staff and families in a leadership role.
- Managed staff assignments and unit acuity levels.
Registered Nurse
Rivergate Pediatrics
Goodlettsville, TN
11.2022 - Current
- Obtaining vital signs on patients in the clinic, such as weight, length, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, etc.
- Administering treatments such as albuterol inhalers, nebulizers, or medications for newly diagnosed illnesses.
- Performing laboratory tests such as respiratory panels, glucose levels, and lipid panels.
- Obtaining blood samples on patients ages 0-22.
- Maintaining thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Answering phone calls and triaging patients based on signs and symptoms provided.
Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Newborn head-to-toe assessments - includes vital signs, lab values, and knowledge of abnormal vs normal for the neonatal population
- Ventilator and oscillator monitoring - knowledge of how the machines operate, how to change the settings, as well as monitoring the ETT in the neonate
- Tracheostomy changes and care in the neonatal population
- Ostomy care in the neonatal population
- Care and management of pre and post op neonates - includes care of surgical incisions, drains, airways, and/or lines
- Ability to remain calm in high acuity situations - includes codes, admissions, ECMO, etc.
Staff Nurse
St.Louis Children Hospital
St. Louis, MO
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Newborn head-to-toe assessments - includes vital signs, lab values, and knowledge of abnormal vs normal for the neonatal population
- Ventilator and oscillator monitoring - knowledge of how the machines operate, how to change the settings, as well as monitoring the ETT in the neonate
- Tracheostomy changes and care in the neonatal population
- Ostomy care in the neonatal population
- Care and management of pre and post op neonates - includes care of surgical incisions, drains, airways, and/or lines
- Ability to remain calm in high acuity situations - includes codes, admissions, ECMO, etc
Education
Nursing -
Belmont University
Nashville, TN12.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Epic
- Advocacy
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- ECMO Trained
- Safe Sleep
- Newborn Education
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rivergate Pediatrics
11.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2021 - 11.2022
Staff Nurse
St.Louis Children Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing -
Belmont University
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nursing
University of Tennessee