Katherine (Kacey) Hromcik
Arlington,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Texas Health Resources Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures, enhancing team performance.
Registered Nurse, NICU, Central Staffing Office
Texas Health Resources
Arlington
03.2013 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
NICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Hospital Irving
Irving, TX
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, fostering understanding and support for infant development.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders for critically ill neonates.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to ensure optimal patient care in high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for NICU patients.
- Provided education and emotional support to families navigating complex health challenges of premature infants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2005
Skills
- Developmental care
- Parental bonding
- Breastfeeding support
- Nursing documentation
- Premature infant care
- Endotracheal tube care
- Umbilical line care
- Central line maintenance
- Neonatal assessment
- Discharge planning
- Family education
- Phototherapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Emotional support
- Patient care planning
Certification
- RNC-NIC
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Texas Health Resources Alliance
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU, Central Staffing Office
Texas Health Resources
03.2013 - 09.2021
NICU Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Hospital Irving
07.2012 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Parkland Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas Arlington