Kathleen Sylte
Summary
Dedicated RN with proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented and responsive, proficient in both routine care and emergency response. Multi-year experience in the field, demonstrating strong work ethic and adaptability. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to master new skills quickly, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Washington Corrections Center
Shelton
03.2026 - Current
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Services
Roseville
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive telephone consultations.
- Provided guidance on medication management and side effects.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing care recommendations over the phone.
- Identified appropriate interventions based on assessment results.
Registered Nurse Clinician 2
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Waupun
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated inmates on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that could improve their overall health status.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient's conditions, treatments and progress.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Capitol View Transitional Care Center
Saint Paul
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provide direct care to patients by providing ADLs, accessing physical and mental status of patient to determine efficacy of treatment and care plan, administer medication complete all documentation, et
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Infirmary Nurse
Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson
Tucson
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Managed colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes for nonambulatory patients.
- Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services/Staffing Company
Columbia
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Adapted to changing environments and varying patient populations seamlessly, including jails, prisons, and mental health facilities
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- determining if seclusion or restraints are needed to handle patients who may be a threat to themselves or others.
- Patient conditions included Schizophrenia, bipolar, psychosis, and aggressive behaviors. Patient population consisted of Jail transfers, involuntary admissions, geriatric, and adults (men and women.).
Triage Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Service
Roseville
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Home Care Nurse
Provident Home Healthcare
St. Anthony
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- maintenance of tracheostomies including changing, cleaning, and suctioning
- monitoring ventilator therapy
Transitional Care Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Services
Oak Park Heights
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, immunizations and performing physical examinations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment plans that optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention and treatments.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for residents.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Bloomington, MN09-2017
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality compliance
- Patient education
- Nursing care planning
- Diabetes management strategies
- Seizure response management
- Patient rights advocacy
- Policy compliance and procedures
- Critical thinking
- Evidence-based practice
- Nursing process
Licenses and Certifications
LICENSES:
- Minnesota 2461445 Exp: 01/31/2027
- Wisconsin Compact 246172 Exp: 02/29/28
CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS Certification Exp: 10/2026
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Washington Corrections Center
03.2026 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Services
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinician 2
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
04.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Capitol View Transitional Care Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Infirmary Nurse
Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson
01.2021 - 11.2022
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services/Staffing Company
10.2019 - 06.2021
Triage Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Service
01.2019 - 10.2019
Home Care Nurse
Provident Home Healthcare
02.2018 - 06.2019
Transitional Care Nurse
Presbyterian Homes and Services
11.2017 - 02.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE