Katherine St Germain
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated, BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in comprehensive care coordination and patient advocacy. Expert in applying the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient needs in complex home-based environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse (Short Hour)
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed complex wounds and developed evidence-based care plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented wound status, interventions, and healing progress in electronic health records (EPIC) with precision.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate wound care treatment.
- Applied wound vac dressings, compression wraps, and implimented pressure injury prevention protocols per clinical guidelines.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Home Health Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, CA
03.2016 - 10.2022
- Led a multidisciplinary team to manage a 15-20 patient caseload, acting as the primary point of contact for care coordination.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions including wound care and central line management in an autonomous environment.
- Developed individualized care plans based on evidence-based care strategies throughout the patient lifespan.
- Maintained accuracy in clinical documentation using Epic EHR, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
- Trained new staff on case management protocols, promoting adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
Home Health Case Manager
Sutter Care at Home
Concord, CA
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Delivered skilled nursing case management for home health patients, focusing on symptom management and safety.
- Coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations, ensuring comprehensive support across multiple disciplines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize service delivery and improve patient satisfaction levels.
- Led case review meetings to identify areas for improvement and foster team collaboration on complex cases.
Staff Nurse II, Med-Surg Oncology Unit
Kaiser Permanente
Vallejo, CA
06.2004 - 12.2010
- Provided direct care for adult medical-surgical patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
California State University
Sacramento07-2004
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Infection control
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): California License #639584 (Expires: Jan 2028)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association (Expires: June 2026)
- National Provider: Experienced in OASIS and Epic EHR platforms
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Home Health Nurse (Short Hour)
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Case Manager
Kaiser Permanente
03.2016 - 10.2022
Home Health Case Manager
Sutter Care at Home
09.2011 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse II, Med-Surg Oncology Unit
Kaiser Permanente
06.2004 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
California State University