Kathleen Foti BSN, RN
West Allis,WI
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 7 years of healthcare experience of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Trauma, Emergency Department, and Acute Care Surgery specialty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Froedtert Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Provide quality nursing care with 4:1 ratio in 32-bed progressive care unit
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Established leadership by working as Charge/Shift Coordinator
Emergency Room Technician
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Staff technician of a Level III 21 bed emergency department averaging 100 patients per day
- Initiated and performed basic life support for adult, pediatrics, and infants
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Health Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Rotated units to help patients with daily cares frequently
- Delegated care duties to other team members, reducing patient care flow by 20%
- Helped patients with managing routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI05.2021
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin - Effective February 2021
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) - Effective June 2023- June 2025
- NIHSS - Effective November 2020
Professional Committee Engagement
- Member of unit- based Diversity and Inclusion Council
- Member of unit-based Coordinating Council
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Trauma/Acute Care Surgery, Froedtert Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Health Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin
- Registered Nurse, State of Wisconsin - Effective February 2021
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) - Effective June 2023- June 2025
- NIHSS - Effective November 2020
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