KATHERINE SCHULTE
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse having extensive experience with endoscopy procedures in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Very effective in building and maintaining professional relationships and working cohesively with a diverse healthcare team. Excels in patient care and significantly contributes to research projects and quality improvement activities. Proficient in EPIC EMR and ProVation documentation, combining technical skills with a focus on patient safety and education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE – ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER
Port Charlotte, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Evaluation of patient medical record and pre-procedure patient education. Obtain cardiac clearance as needed
- Opens the Endoscopy Center and prepares the endoscopy suite for procedures
- Pre-op, circulating, assisting, and recovery for patients having upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and peripheral nerve evaluation in an outpatient surgery center performing 500-600 cases monthly
- ProVation procedure documentation
- Administers moderate sedation and performs continuous monitoring for endoscopy procedures
- Prep and recovery of patients undergoing cataract surgery
- Ordering and management of in-house medications and formulary, including controlled substances
- Contributed to research project addressing co-morbidity qualifiers affecting successful colonoscopy prep
- Train new staff in various Nursing and Tech roles within the Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Administration and record keeping for employee annual flu vaccines and Tuberculin skin tests
REGISTERED NURSE – ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS HEALTH PARK HOSPITAL
FORT MYERS, FL
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Pre-op assessment, procedure circulating, recovery for adult and pediatric inpatients and outpatients undergoing endoscopy, colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP, and bronchoscopy
- Patient care documentation using EPIC EMR
- Administration of Moderate Sedation for bronchoscopy procedures
REGISTERED NURSE- ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
URBANA, IL
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Direct patient care of adults and children undergoing Upper Endoscopy and Colonoscopy in a high volume, open access, Level I Trauma Hospital for inpatients and outpatients
- Completed a patient assigment of 12-15 prep, procedure, or recovery patients
- Coordinated the care of up to three recovery patients simultaneously on a daily basis.
- Expertise in providing moderate sedation to patients undergoing procedures.
- Performed procedures and developed reports for High Resolution Esophageal Manometry, 24-hour Esophageal pH probe placement, Anorectal Manometry for adult and pediatric patients
- Experience with EPIC EMR system, ProVation procedure documentation
- Unit Process Improvement Representative and Evidenced Based Practice Scholar – patient and staff education to increase successful colon preps
- Conducted endoscope repair tracking project
- Refined patient falls policy / protocol for outpatient setting
REGISTERED NURSE
COLONIAL MANOR NURSING AND REHAB
DANVILLE, IL
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Medication administration, treatments and wound care, and ADL's for 22 Long-Term residents and Post-surgical Rehab patients
- Supervising CNA staff and directing care for Residents
- Quality metrics tracking for wounds falls, and infections
REGISTERED NURSE
COUNTRY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB
DANVILLE, IL
12.2003 - 08.2008
- Direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, and ADL's for 25 Long Term Residents
- Oversaw performance and direction of CNA staff.
REGISTERED NURSE
Danville Correctional Center
DANVILLE , IL
04.2002 - 11.2003
- Care of patients during chronic diseases clinic appointments, medication administration in cell houses, care of infirmary patients
- Lab draws, triage, and assisting the Physician with minor procedures for patients in a 1800 bed Medium / Maximum security state prison
SAFETY MANAGER / PLANT NURSE
CON AGRA FOODS
ROSSVILLE , IL
10.2001 - 11.2002
- First aid for employee work related injuries, coordination of care with Worker's Compensation Insurance carrier
- Documentation for OSHA recordable injuries
- Required safety training (Confined Space Entry, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift Safety Training, Hearing Tests) for 150 factory employees
PLANT NURSE
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORP.
HOOPESTON , IL
10.1998 - 10.2001
- First Aid for employees in a Battery Charger manufacturing plant
- Coordination of care between plant physician, employee, and Worker's Compensation Insurance Provider
- Monthly Plant Safety Audits, reporting and assimilation of results to Plant Manager and Department Supervisors
- Assisted with training employees for Confined Space Entry and Forklift Safety Training
REGISTERED NURSE
DR. THOMAS C. LEE
HOOPESTON, IL
04.1998 - 10.2001
- Care of patients in a Family Medicine office including rooming patients, scheduling appointments, telephone triage, documentation of care, lab draws, injections, coordination of care with local pharmacies
REGISTERED NURSE
PROVENA UNITED SAMARITANS MEDICAL CENTER
DANVILLE, IL
05.1993 - 03.1998
- Registered Nurse responsible for direct care of acute, hospitalized pediatric, adult medical, adult minor surgical, and hospitalized hospice patients
- Typical patient assignment 4-6 patients per shift
Skills
- Nursing care delivered through the Pre-op and Recovery phases for EGD, Small Bowel Enteroscopy, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, and Peripheral Nerve Evaluation
- Evaluates medical history and conducts telephone interviews to address patient care issues
- Provides pre and post-procedural patient care and education
- Competent in endoscopic procedural interventions
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medication administration, and endoscopy procedure standards
- Exceptional IV skills; experience with Mediport access and venipuncture for lab draws
- High level of autonomy and self-motivation to complete patient care and daily tasks
- Able to work with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of a team
- Ensures accurate documentation in patient care records, including electronic charting, and procedure details
- Conducts staff education for medication administration and blood glucose monitoring
- Precepts new staff along many nursing roles in the care of endoscopy patients
- Participates in quality improvement activities and clinical research projects
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Florida, Nursing Compact License
- Registered Nurse - Illinois Inactive
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE – ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER
10.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE – ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS HEALTH PARK HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 01.2021
REGISTERED NURSE- ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURES
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 07.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
COLONIAL MANOR NURSING AND REHAB
08.2008 - 08.2014
REGISTERED NURSE
COUNTRY HEALTH NURSING AND REHAB
12.2003 - 08.2008
REGISTERED NURSE
Danville Correctional Center
04.2002 - 11.2003
SAFETY MANAGER / PLANT NURSE
CON AGRA FOODS
10.2001 - 11.2002
PLANT NURSE
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORP.
10.1998 - 10.2001
REGISTERED NURSE
DR. THOMAS C. LEE
04.1998 - 10.2001
REGISTERED NURSE
PROVENA UNITED SAMARITANS MEDICAL CENTER
05.1993 - 03.1998
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