Kathleen Cameron
Scottsville
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with mother-baby specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Coordinated and consulted with health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Hurlbut Nursing Home
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Tidd Home
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neil A. Patterson MD Family Medicine Clinic
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Of Sanford
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Conesus Lake Nursing Home
08.1999 - 07.2005
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Rochester, NY08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY01.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Genesee Valley BOCES
Batavia, NY04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY06.1998
Skills
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Postpartum Period
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- EMR Systems
- Administer Medication
- Treatment Plan Modification
- IV Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Newborn Education
- Active Listening Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Safety
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Breast Feeding
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 02.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Hurlbut Nursing Home
05.2016 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Tidd Home
08.2015 - 04.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neil A. Patterson MD Family Medicine Clinic
09.2014 - 07.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Of Sanford
07.2014 - 09.2014
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Conesus Lake Nursing Home
08.1999 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Genesee Valley BOCES
Associate of Applied Science - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Genesee Community College
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