Kathleen Conroy

• Pre admission history and assessment of pre procedure patients, both in patient and out patient.
• Recovery and monitoring of patients post procedure after general anesthesia.
• Assist anesthesiologists and CRNA's w/intubation and care during procedures.
• Assist GI doctors with EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Balloon dilation, GI bleed, Blakemore tube placement, cautery, clips, collecting and labeling of specimen obtained during procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Staff RN beginning on fast paced med surg floor

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• 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.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Other duties included pain management, TPN, management of PICC lines/ports/IV's, telemetry, labs, wound care, ostomy care, injections, CIWA protocols.

• Staff RN for home infusion company specializing in administration and monitoring of multiple IV therapies to both adult and pediatric population for multiple medical conditions including: MS, ALS, Lyme disease, Cystic Fibrosis, bleeding disorders, Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Primary Immune Deficiency Syndrome and malabsorption issues due to gastric bypass.
• Primary care planning, triaging, and teaching of therapies, clinical signs and symptoms of complications and infection of each individual therapy with patients and families.
• Line management of PICC lines and VAD access and maintenance as well as Cathflow administration.
• Chemotherapy administration.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques due to orthopedic procedures, dialysis, end of life care, telemetry, ETOH withdrawal, etc.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit. Also participated in 16 week mentoring programs for NP programs that were in need of clinical hours.
• Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Transferred to outpatient oncology after med-surg where I worked in a fast paced out patient infusion center alternating with oncology office visit days.
• Administered Chemotherapy to patients in outpatient setting.