Katherine Zimmerman

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab. IV starts, medication administration before and during procedure. Circulating nurse for procedure. Administration of Conscious sedation and continuous monitoring of patient during procedure. Cardiology tasks included Stress test, Nuclear stress tests, Stress echo, administration of chemical stress test, monitored and administered medication during calcium scoring tests

Cross Trained in Interventional Radiology. Biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis and vascular interventions. Administering sedation during procedures and monitoring patients. Admitting and discharging patients.

• Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
• Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
• Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
• Monitoring sedated patients post procedure.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while functioning as a charge nurse on multiple occasions, managing staff assignments and overseeing unit operations during shifts.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
• Contributed to unit-wide quality improvement initiatives through active participation in performance evaluations and ongoing professional development.
• Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients requiring immediate intervention such as intubation or CPR administration when necessary.
• Provided clinical supervision to nursing students, fostering an atmosphere of learning and growth within the SICU team.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families in challenging situations, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in patient care.
• Managed complex patient cases, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address emergent situations.
• Maintained a safe and healing environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans collaboratively.
• Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures like central line insertions or wound dressings ensuring timely completion of tasks with maintained sterility standards.
• Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.
• Ensured continuity of care during shift changes through accurate handoff reporting between nurses on duty.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Monitored critically ill patients on Hypothermia protocol, balloon pumps, and patients for organ donations.