Katherine Toscano
Hyde Park,Massachusetts
Summary
Committed professional with 10+ years of experience in a vast variety of healthcare settings. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural/technical requirements. Expertise in Urologic Surgery/patient teaching.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mass General Brigham
Boston, MA
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided patient teaching on their conditions/procedures not such as male/female self-intermittent catheterization, infection prevention, and self-injection
- Performed sterile catheterization of Foley and SP tubes
- Provided perioperative care for patients undergoing surgical/clinical procedures; administered medication orally/intramuscularly
- Collection of sterile midstream urine samples/biopsy specimens needed for lab analysis
- Urodynamics Technician (UDS) – performed on patients to aid diagnosis of urological conditions
- Collaborated with the Care team, family members, and patient to ensure suitability of medications, lifestyle changes, and therapy services.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS PHARMACY
Boston, MA
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Assist in distribution preparation (i.e receiving/confirming/expediting prescriptions, label generation, sorting/counting pills, verifying insurance)
- Received verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and documented my findings
- Maintaining an organized setup for ready-to-pick-up prescriptions/ work areas, to maximize time efficiency/prevent medication errors
Certified Nursing Assistant
ELLIS REHABILITATION NURSING HOME
Boston, MA
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Provided stump/colostomy/catheter care
- Proficient in ambulation and transfers of partially and fully disabled patients through various methods (slide board/Hoyer lift)
- Observed/reported changes in patient’s status, maintained documentation in MR
- Assisted with ADLs, daily V.S and passive/active ROM exercises
- Provided complete care, and social, emotional, and mental support.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL
11.2019
High School Diploma -
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Boston, MA06-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Developmental Psychology
UMASS Boston
BostonSkills
- EMR Charting
- Patient Triage Line
- Catheter Care/Exchange - (Suprapubic/Foley /CIC/Stent Awareness)
- Administration/teaching of BCG treatments
- UDS Technician
- Attention to detail
- Intuitive
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathetic
- Compassionate Care
Certification
09/2022 - BLS for Healthcare Providers
2022 – Covid-19 Awareness/Prevention
2021 - Pressure Injury Prevention/Treatment
2020 - Dementia Care
2019 - Electrocardiogram
2009 - Emergency Medical Technician - B
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mass General Brigham
10.2020 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS PHARMACY
05.2017 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
ELLIS REHABILITATION NURSING HOME
01.2013 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse -
BLUE HILLS REGIONAL
High School Diploma -
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Some College (No Degree) - Developmental Psychology
UMASS Boston
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