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Kathleen Colasanti

Metamora,MI

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital, excelling in critical care and telemetry monitoring. Demonstrated expertise in medication administration and patient education, enhancing recovery outcomes. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and adaptability, contributing to a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction scores. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and infection control measures.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in the development of patient care plans under supervision.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Administered critical care interventions and monitored patient vitals in high-acuity environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care requirements.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team efficiency and promoting best practices in patient care.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
  • Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
  • Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to cardiac patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
04-1992

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical care
  • Precepting
  • Patient counseling
  • Emergency procedures
  • Emergency care
  • Cardiac care
  • Case management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Macomb Community College

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