Kathleen Peterson

Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.

Cared for post operative patients from infants to adult and geriatric patients, ICU patients.

Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.

Identified potential risk factors associated with anesthesia use and took appropriate action to reduce risks when necessary.

Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room beds to intensive care units.

Monitoring and treating patient's vital signs, pain and nausea as they recover from general anesthesia. Patient population includes infants, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics.

Pre-op responsibilities included preparing patient's for surgery by starting IV's, reviewing medical history and assisting physicians in performing nerve blocks. PACU responsibilities included monitoring and treating patient's vital signs, pain and nausea as they recover from anesthesia. Patient specific teaching done to educate them on their post-op care and recovery.

Manage student's complex medical conditions and chronic illnesses. Maintain compliance with state mandated immunization policies. Train and maintain a competent team of unlicensed school personnel to prevent, recognize and respond to medical emergencies. Act as medical representative for special education students for Individualized Education Plans.

Provide family centered care to critically ill or injured patients from neonates up to 18 years old. Continuous assessment of patients and collaborate with NP's and physicians on plan of care. Care of Level 1 trauma patients. Collaborate with Gift of Hope on organ donors. Active member of Pediatric Transport Team, going to other facilities to transport patients to a higher level of care. Demonstrated excellence in extensive charge nurse experience.

Providing staffing coverage where needed to all areas of hospital, including infant/toddler med-surg, adolescent med-surg, NICU, PICU, Cardiac ICU, Burn Center, ER. Demonstrated high level of competency and flexibility and resourcefulness in dealing with varied patient populations on a daily basis.

Assessment and care of infants and toddlers on medical-surgical unit with Hematology-Oncology focus. Chemotherapy certified. Cared for patients with various medical and surgical conditions