Katherine Weiss
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriHealth
07.2022 - 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 monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Emergency Department Technician
Christ Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted with resuscitation and codes.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Trained and educated new ED techs to policies and procedures, as well as hands on training such as phlebotomy, splinting and EKGs.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
UC Health West Chester Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Skills
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- ADL Assistance
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Wound Care
- ACLS/PALS Certifications
- Medical Assessment
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriHealth
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician, ICU
UC Health West Chester Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2020
Emergency Department Technician
Christ Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
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