Kathleen Pride Romano
Seminole
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Perianesthesia RN
HCA The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
Tampa
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Established IV lines and administered medications, ensuring patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Educated patients on endocrine conditions and post-operative care procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
ACLS -
American Red Cross
10.2024 - 10.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 09.1986 - 05.1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- IV therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control compliance
- Emotional support provision
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Intake and discharge
- Stress mitigation
- High level of autonomy
- Documenting vitals
- Maintaining privacy
- Lab result interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Team coordination
- IV management
- Precepting
- Family education
- Medical screening
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Endocrine education
- Nursing plan development
- Taking vitals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACLS -
American Red Cross
10.2024 - 10.2026
Perianesthesia RN
HCA The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery
01.2022 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
09.1986 - 05.1988
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