Kathleen Helwig
Woodbridge,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Naven Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective monitoring and infection control measures. Strong clinical judgment and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams have consistently improved patient outcomes and care continuity.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Naven Health
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and advanced knowledge
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices for quality care.
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network (SPNN)
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing continuity of care and adherence to treatment protocols and advanced knowledge
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs and developing tailored interventions.
- Analyzed clinical data to identify trends, driving improvements in patient care delivery and outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on refining case management skills in alignment with industry bestpractices.
Registered Nurse
University of California, San Francisco
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive and safe medical care for patients during Oncology and Immune Therapy
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on Pharmaceutical Therapies
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA08-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
- Medical evaluation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Naven Health
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network (SPNN)
10.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
University of California, San Francisco
09.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta College