Katherine West
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Internal Traveler
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, laboratory values, and other indicators of patient health status.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed physical assessments to evaluate patient health status.
- Documented patient care plans, progress notes, and medication administration records accurately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment plans, nutrition needs, medications, and home care instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or changes in condition that required medical intervention.
RN- External Traveler
Med Solutions
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Multiple contracts in MICU at University of Virginia Hospital
RN, ICU
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, GA
10.2009 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA12-2013
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Collecting vitals
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
- Active Compact Registered Nursing License
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
RN- Internal Traveler
University of Virginia Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN- External Traveler
Med Solutions
09.2021 - 07.2023
RN, ICU
Piedmont Columbus Regional
10.2009 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
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