Katherine Yeoman
Gardnerville,Nevada
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
2014.03 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
2012.06 - 2014.05
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Coordinated strategies and orders of different disciplines to provide patients' with exceptional care.
Surgical Technologist
Sierra Surgery Hospital
2006.06 - 2012.06
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV08.2021
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV05.2012
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English/German
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA12.1993
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Perioperative Nursing
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Reading Comprehension
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Safety
Certification
BLS provider
ACLS provider
ACLS instructor
PALS provider
PALS instructor
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
2014.03 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
2012.06 - 2014.05
Surgical Technologist
Sierra Surgery Hospital
2006.06 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College At Henderson
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Western Nevada College
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technology
Western Nevada College
Bachelor of Arts - English/German
University of San Diego
BLS provider
ACLS provider
ACLS instructor
PALS provider
PALS instructor
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