Katherine Sprague
Naples
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced, critical care environement. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
10.2023 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, specializing in organ transplantation and vascular surgeries
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Highland Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and assessed responses.
- Trained new nurses, as a Preceptor in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Lab Processor
FF Thompson Hospital
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
Phlebotomist
FF Thompson Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Springfield College
05.2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medical Records Management
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Intravenous therapy
- Prioritizing Patients
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Quality improvement
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS Certified
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Work Related
Education Committee Member - a joint effort with other nurses on my unit to educate ourselves and others on best practice and current policies in critical and surgical care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Highland Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Lab Processor
FF Thompson Hospital
11.2020 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
FF Thompson Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
FF Thompson Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Springfield College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY College At Brockport
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