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Katherine Young

Forest,VA

Summary

Registered Nurse with seventeen years of experience caring for people of all ages in both hospital and outpatient settings. Organized and confident in abilities. Experience with emergency situations. Strong work ethic and reliable. Collaborates well with other team members. Caring and compassionate.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

PTC Wellness Centers
Lynchburg, VA
07.2019 - Current
  • Perform triage assessments of patients ranging in age from 6 months and up in a clinic setting.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols
  • Perform blood draws and EKGs, monitor vital signs
  • Work with insurance companies and other medical offices to ensure patients get necessary medical treatment and medications
  • Simple wound care and treatment of minor joint/bone injuries
  • Patient education for wide array of conditions

Registered Nurse

Centra, LGH Acute Care and Observation Units
Lynchburg, VA
05.2007 - 09.2019
  • Floor and charge nurse on multi-bed adult unit
  • Assessment and care of moderate to high acuity patients
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Tracheostomy and ventilator care
  • Wound Care and Medication administration
  • Assistance with medical procedures
  • Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
  • Patient and family education

Education

RN Diploma - Nursing

Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
05-2007

Skills

  • Physical assessments and monitoring
  • Specimen collection and analysis
  • Medication and Vaccine administration
  • Suture and staple removal
  • Performing EKG
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Communication and collaboration with medical team
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • BLS infant/child/adult certificaion

Certification

  • Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia
  • BLS certified
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician

Affiliations

  • Wife, and mother of 5 children
  • Active member of church with duties pertaining to the women's group

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Registered Nurse

PTC Wellness Centers
07.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Centra, LGH Acute Care and Observation Units
05.2007 - 09.2019

RN Diploma - Nursing

Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing

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