Kathleen Appleby

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As a Shift Leader on the Medical/Surgical floor at LeConte Medical Center, I

• Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Handled emergency situations with composure and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

At the AHRC, I was the house RN. My role and responsibilities were to

• Oversee and supervise the LPNs, med techs, and PCAs.
• Advocate for residents by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Attend IDT meetings and set up care plans for the residents.

Working at Peconic Landing as an RN, my duties were to

• Oversee and supervise the LPNs, and PCAs.
• Attend IDT meetings and set up care plans for the residents.
• Conduct intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Advocate for residents by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

I was the RN manager for a 40-bed MS unit. My job was to

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.