Kathleen Depaolis
Plainville,CT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in inpatient care, electronic health records, and medication administration. Skilled in patient education, wound care, and infection control. Strong team collaborator focused on accurate documentation and coordinated care. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
UCONN Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut
08.1999 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Explained treatment steps, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients through adherence to safety protocols including infection control practices.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to collaboratively review and update care plans based on current assessment findings.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures, enhancing their ability to meet patient outcome goals.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary team, ensuring effective implementation of treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
rocky hill veterans hospital
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
06.1996 - 08.1999
- Administered medications and monitored reactions under hospital protocols
- Developed care plans with physicians, therapists, and veteran support staff
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments for veterans across inpatient units
- Provided wound care and infection prevention for hospitalized veterans
- Educated patients and families on recovery, medications, and discharge instructions
- Supported safe transfers, mobility, and comfort care for veteran patients
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-1996
Skills
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Home care
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- ACLS CERTIFIED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HARTFORD HOSPITAL 05/29/2026
- BLS CERTIFIED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HARTFORD HOSPITAL 02/04/2025
- REGISTERED NURSE STATE OF CT CURRENT THROUGH 09/30/2027
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
UCONN Health Center
08.1999 - Current
Registered Nurse
rocky hill veterans hospital
06.1996 - 08.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Naugatuck Valley Community College