Katherine Pember
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience supporting individuals across all age groups. Skilled in patient de-escalation, teaching, and medication management, with a commitment to addressing patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs. Collaborative team player dedicated to continuous improvement and responsive to feedback, eager to enhance expertise in the medical and behavioral health fields.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Researched and engaged child in activities that were educational as well as developmentally appropriate.
- Researched and engaged child in educational and developmentally appropriate activities to enhance learning and growth.
- Monitored child's activities to ensure safety and wellbeing, fostering a secure environment for exploration.
Pediatric Respite Care LPN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Completed all patient's ADL's and safely gave G-tube feedings and medications as per the doctor's orders.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by pediatricians to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted with developmental assessments, promoting optimal growth and health outcomes for pediatric patients.
Behavioral Health Technician
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Assisted various Behavioral Health facilities in their staffing needs, including Arizona State Hospital and Saint Joseph Inpatient Behavioral Health
- Was flexible and listened to instructions from other BHTs and nurses in order to best help the unit as a whole.
Behavioral Health Technician
Quail Run Behavioral Health
Phoenix, AZ
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Conducted DBT group sessions on the Adolescent unit in order to help the patients develop safe coping skills.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during patient interactions and activities.
- Provided patient crisis intervention, support and de-escalation on home unit (adolescent) as well as adult and geriatric units.
- After 1 year of full time work, promoted to Lead BHT on evening weekend shifts.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL09-2021
Skills
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Licensed LPN
- Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
07.2022 - Current
Pediatric Respite Care LPN
Angels of Care Pediatrics
02.2022 - 07.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
02.2020 - 09.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Quail Run Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 04.2019
LPN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing