Kathleen Gray
Hubbard,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeths
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
Education
A.A.S. IN NURSING -
BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA04.2022
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
KEISER CAREER COLLEGE
JACKSONVILLE, FL12.2011
Skills
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Planned Nursing Interventions
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring glucose levels
- Electronic Medical Records; EPIC
- Therapeutic Communication
- Collecting specimens for cultures
- Isolation Procedures
- Vital Sign Checks
- Monitoring Ostomy Care
- Care Planning & Patient Safety
- Sterile and Aseptic Wound Care
- Peg Tube Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Head-to-toe Assessments
- Measuring Input and Output
- Administering O2 Therapy
Preceptorship
Norfolk, VA, Neuro ICU | Norfolk General, 90, Performed neurological assessments and MAP Monitoring, Provided medication administration through; IV Piggy Backs, OG tube and IV push meds, Provided post-mortem care as needed, Inserted and removed Foley catheters and IV, Completed A line lab draws and A-line removals, Documented in EPIC and updated patient charts.
LPN Experience
- Secured informed consent and obtaining patient medical history.
- Established IV lines and IV removal, initiated IV fluids via gravity.
- Observed patients closely for signs of bowel perforation.
- Provided discharge teaching and answer any questions or concerns.
- Evaluated and treated patients of all ages presenting with multiple environmental and food allergies, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
- Performed pulmonary function and spirometry testing.
- Measured fractional exhaled nitric oxide to monitor airway inflammation.,
- Performed allergy skin testing by percutaneous and intradermal methods.
- Educated patients on allergy immunotherapy and proper medication administration.
- Administered allergy extract and venom serum.
- Assessed and treated patients in an emergency systemic reaction by administering epinephrine.
- Administered monoclonal antibody injections for long-term treatment of asthma and idiopathic urticarial.
- Maintained accurate records while conducting a site inventory of methadone supply on a daily basis.
- Dispensed medication and records dosage.
- Administered physician with intake and annual health and physical exams as needed.
- Received medication orders and proper documentation placed inside patient charts.
- Assisted physicians with patient care and follow-up providing direct and indirect patient care.
- Provided basic physical and psychological assessments of Detox client.
- Screened new referrals for appropriateness for admission to the Detox program.
- Assisted in the identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client through treatment.
- Adhered to patient rights as outlined in licensure manual.
Certification
- NRP Advanced Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics, EXP: 3/31/2025
- BLS, Basic Life Support, EXP: 9/30/2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, EXP: 10/31/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeths
10.2022 - Current
A.A.S. IN NURSING -
BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL NURSING -
KEISER CAREER COLLEGE
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