Kathleen Brewer
Ellicott City,MD
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with providing patient care and advocacy within . Skilled in charting, managing patient intake and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Patient-oriented Nurse with experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and . Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
- Daily assessments and vital signs, Administer and document medications and treatments ordered for 22 residents, Supervise and give instructions to nursing assistants related to resident care, Document any observations or evaluations of any changes in resident's condition, Administer PRN medications/treatments as necessary, Team work collaboration with healthcare team members, Therapeutic communication with residents and family members, Implement fall precautions and prevent falls, 24-hour report notes.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Accelerated Nursing Student
School
05.2022 - 08.2023
Server
LeeLynn's Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Maximized guest satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food presentation and ensuring prompt service.
- Promoted a positive work environment, fostering teamwork through regular communication and recognition of outstanding performances.
Preschool Aid
Bet Yeladim Preschool
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted lead teacher with implementing age-appropriate curriculum, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Supported children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and individualized attention.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers, fostering their growth and wellbeing.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Activity Coordinator
Lorien Nursing Home
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building exercises in activity programs.
- Developed customized activity plans for diverse groups, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive and meaningful programs tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured a safe environment by implementing risk assessments, adhering to safety protocols, and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback sessions, making necessary adjustments to enhance future experiences.
- Coordinated special events like holiday parties or themed days that fostered a sense of community among participants.
- Addressed participant concerns promptly while maintaining confidentiality as required.
- Evaluated participant progress over time, adjusting programming and support levels accordingly to ensure continued growth and development.
- Maintained individual resident's and patient's records, program records and completed various reports.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Increased overall satisfaction of participants by implementing feedback from evaluations and adjusting program components accordingly.
Education
Associate of Health Sciences, RN program -
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD01.2023
Certified Dental Assistant -
DATS of Maryland, LLC
Columbia, MD01.2010
Certified Massage Therapist -
Baltimore School of Massage
Baltimore, MD01.2004
Skills
- Obtained vital signs and performed head-to-toes assessments
- Documented vital signs, medication administration, and assessments in electronic medical records
- Administered medications through different routes and provided education, purpose, and side effects to the patient
- Lead and facilitated a group therapy session about different coping skills on a psychiatric unit
- Provided pre-op and post-op care to patients in PACU, Medical-Surgical, and Labor/Delivery units
- Performed indwelling urinary catheter insertion, nasogastric tube insertion, and ostomy wound care
- Tracheostomy suctioning, cleaning, and bedside safety equipment
- Central venous access device care with Total Parental Nutrition administration
- Chest tube drainage system, monitoring drainage and suction level, and bedside safety equipment
- IV piggyback and blood administration using Alari's pump machine
- Obtained EKG's and Telemetry strips during cardiac monitoring
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Care Coordination
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Intake and Discharge
- Condition Monitoring
- Oxygen Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Central Line Care
- Urinary Catheterization
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cardiac Monitors
- Diet and Nutrition
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that provided quality care to 21 patients in Long Term Nursing Care environment.
Licensure Certification
- 2023-present, Registered Nurse, Active Maryland License # R262688
- 2022-present, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association
- 2021-2022, Medication Technician, Active Maryland License # MT0148641
Honors Awards
- 2022 Jill McCuan Nursing
- 2022 Marion Durkan Memorial Endowment
- 2022 Marie K. Kittelberger Endowment
- 2022 McCuan Family Foundation
- 2022 Invitation, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
- 2020-21 Dean's List, Howard Community College
Professional Development
2009, Phlebotomist training, Columbia, MD
Rn License
R262688
Community Service
- 2023, Food bank, Howard County, Volunteered separating goods and helping customers
- 2023, Pediatric Doctor's Office, Howard County, Provided flu vaccinations for children of different ages
- 2009-2012, Volunteer, Howard County Public School
Certification
- 2009 PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
Accelerated Nursing Student
School
05.2022 - 08.2023
Server
LeeLynn's Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2022
Preschool Aid
Bet Yeladim Preschool
01.2014 - 10.2016
Activity Coordinator
Lorien Nursing Home
02.2007 - 03.2009
Associate of Health Sciences, RN program -
Howard Community College
Certified Dental Assistant -
DATS of Maryland, LLC
Certified Massage Therapist -
Baltimore School of Massage
- 2009 PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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