KATHLEEN MEHU
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Experienced registered nurse specializing in cardiac care and telemetry, known for implementing effective patient care plans. Skilled in clinical assessments and critical thinking, ensuring optimal outcomes in demanding environments. Focused on infection prevention and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Centralized Resource Team (Step-down/Med Surg)
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for adult patients with acute and complex medical conditions, utilizing strong clinical judgment to enhance outcomes.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, patient-centered care, improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Delivered direct patient care across four hospital locations while adapting to diverse workflows and populations.
- Adapted to staffing needs by floating between departments, ensuring continuity of patient care.
Transitional Care Unit Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Monitored telemetry vital signs and medication responses, ensuring timely interventions for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and metabolic conditions.
- Managed high-flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and BiPAP to enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented post-surgical and post-cardiac protocols in conjunction with individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care and ensure accurate EHR documentation.
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed care for acute cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic conditions, ensuring effective treatment for arrhythmias and sepsis.
- Monitored respiratory failure with high-flow oxygen CPAP and BiPAP, facilitating optimal post-operative recovery.
- Assessed patient status and tracked vital signs to ensure timely interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to address unique patient needs.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain University
07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Healthcare Administration
University of Central Florida
05-2023
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Cardiac and telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- EHR documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Infection prevention
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale International (NIHSSI)
Timeline
Centralized Resource Team (Step-down/Med Surg)
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Transitional Care Unit Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
04.2025 - 02.2026
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2025
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner -
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Healthcare Administration
University of Central Florida