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Kathleen M Nevins

Ludlow,MA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baystate Medical Center, excelling in health screening and IV management. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective crisis intervention and therapeutic communication. Committed to evidence-based practices that improve nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes.

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.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

As Infusion Team Lead RN I had the responsibility of orientation of ne staff as well as continued education of current staff.

Proficient in placing and caring for PICC lines, Midlines, as well as port-a-cath lines.

I attended regular meeting with Infectious Disease for monitoring of line infections as well as changes to policy for line care.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

VA Central Western Mass
04.2017 - 05.2022
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
04.1992 - 04.2017
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Elms College
Chicopee, MA
05-2014

Skills

  • Health screening
  • Chart updating
  • IV management
  • Healthcare billing
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Precepting
  • Medical assessment
  • Vaccine administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VA Central Western Mass
04.2017 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center
04.1992 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Nursing

Elms College
Kathleen M Nevins