Kathleen Marcuson
Cisco,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate PICU, NICU and Pediatric ED 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital, Ascension Health
01.2014 - Current
- Resource RN working in PICU, NICU, Pediatric floor and Pediatric ED
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital, IU Health
12.2010 - 12.2013
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs..
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
The Altenheim Senior Living
10.2010 - 12.2010
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN07.2010
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Patient Care
Compassion and Empathy
Intravenous therapy
Family Education
Licensed RN
Precepting
Performing EKGs
Vaccine administration
Accomplishments
Preceptor of the year nomination - 2023 Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Nurse of the year nominee 2014- Indianapolis Star
Red Shoe award and Daisy nomination-2012 Riley Children's Hospital
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp Aug 2026
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program exp Aug 2025
- BLS- Basic life support exp February 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital, Ascension Health
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital, IU Health
12.2010 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
The Altenheim Senior Living
10.2010 - 12.2010
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support exp Aug 2026
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program exp Aug 2025
- BLS- Basic life support exp February 2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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