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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
Work Availability
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RegisteredNurse

Katherine Zimmerman

Cotopaxi,CO

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and advanced cardiac life support, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

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.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
  • 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.

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology RN

Westchester Medical Center, Kingston Campus
12.2018 - 03.2020

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.

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Crystal Run Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2016 - 11.2018
  • 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.

Registered Nurse, SICU

Orange Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2016
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
05-2006

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical care
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Precepting
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • EMR systems
  • Performing ekgs
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Relationship building
  • Chart updating
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • ADL assistance
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Cardiac care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Accomplishments

  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - Current

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology RN

Westchester Medical Center, Kingston Campus
12.2018 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Crystal Run Ambulatory Surgery Center
07.2016 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse, SICU

Orange Regional Medical Center
06.2006 - 06.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Orange County Community College
Katherine Zimmerman