Kathleen Lobato
Johnstown,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
06.2000 - Current
- Leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well-being of children
- Clinical Nurse III as well as a Charge Nurse for the 72-bed, 3-wing Level 6 acute care unit
- Actively participate in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients on Level 6
- Assist patients with their progression from admission to discharge by aiding them with tasks that can include, but are not limited to, completing their ADL’s, medication administration, and achieving the goals set by their treatment team throughout their hospital stay
- Care for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and treatment needs that consists of services from ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Transplant, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Medical, Rehabilitation, Burn, and Plastics
- Member of CHCO’s Clinical Nurse Practice Council 1999-2022 and Co-Chair of Level 6 Professional Governance 1999-2020
- Level 6 First Five team member
- Current Level 6 Professional Governance member and Acute Care Practice Council Member
- Level 6 Interview Committee Member
- Additional duties and skills include Level 6 High Fidelity Code Simulation Scheduler, low fidelity code simulation educator and zoll defibrillator skills validator.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Transfer Center RN
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated patient’s admissions and transfers to Children’s Hospital Colorado Emergency Department as well as Direct Admissions to units from outlying clinics, hospitals, networks of care, and Children’s clinics through the coordination of information from both the sending and receiving medical teams for the patient
- Arranged ground or air transport for patients to Children’s Hospital Colorado to access care
- Created patient medical records and hospital accounts records to ensure the proper documentation of care
- Used InterQual criteria to guide daily admissions practices to ensure alignment with Case Management Insurance needs
- Coordinated with House wide Nursing Supervisor in the placement of patients within the hospital as well as with the Unit-Based Charge Nurses in the placement of patients on their unit.
Clinical Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
04.2011 - 06.2012
- Active member of the Level 6 Leadership Team
- Supervised up to 16 Registered Nurses in the coordination and provision of care to patients
- Assisted direct reports with goal setting as well as ensuring the implementation and maintenance of Level 6 policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency with the policies, procedures, and standards of Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Participated in annual evaluations and quarterly rounding with direct reports to assist with ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices for care
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians to ensure care instructions were properly followed.
Clinical Resource
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado
03.2008 - 04.2011
- Active member of the Level 6 Leadership Team
- Supervised up to 8 Clinical Assistants and Inpatient Service Specialists in the coordination and provision of care to patients
- Assisted direct reports with goal setting as well as ensuring the implementation and maintenance of Level 6 policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency with the policies, procedures, and standards of Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Participated in annual evaluations and quarterly rounding with direct reports to assist with ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices for care
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians to ensure care instructions were properly followed
- Ensured patient needs were being met by meeting with the patient and/or their family to identify their needs upon admission and discharge.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Aims Community College
Greeley, COBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2000
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Transfer Center RN
Children’s Hospital Colorado
10.2015 - 08.2016
Clinical Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado
04.2011 - 06.2012
Clinical Resource
Children’s Hospital Colorado
03.2008 - 04.2011
Clinical Nurse III
Children’s Hospital Colorado
06.2000 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Aims Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of Northern Colorado
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support