Katherine Sparacino
Easley,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Francis Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and care coordination, advocating for patients and families during critical medical decisions. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Nurisng
South Western Oklahoma State University
03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Ohio05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tri County Technial College
Pendleton, SC05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
Affiliations
- Oncology Certification for Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2018 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Nurisng
South Western Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tri County Technial College
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