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Kathleen Trower

Moscow Mills,MO

Summary

Detail-oriented nursing professional with deep experience in spinal cord injury care, burn care, CBA, and TBI support. Recognized for strong assessment skills, vital signs monitoring, and timely documentation. Committed to patient safety, staff support, and high-quality outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Spinal Cord RN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Saint Louis , MO
02.2015 - 12.2023
  • Achieved Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification in 2018
  • Participated in the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals conference to enhance knowledge in spinal cord injury care
  • Promoted best practices in infection control as a member of Hand Hygiene Committee, improving compliance and patient safety

Register Nurse

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
02.2014 - 11.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient statuses to ensure timely interventions during shifts at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
  • Provided bedside nursing support in Mercy Hospital St. Louis acute care units.
  • Administered medications to patients according to physician orders and safety protocols. per physician orders and hospital safety guidelines.
  • Recorded assessments, treatments, and care plans in electronic health records.
  • Coordinated staffing as a Charge Nurse and supported staff needs while assisting with patient interventions.
  • Led weekly case management team meetings, facilitating discussions on patient goals and outcomes to drive collaborative care.
  • Trained new employees by delegating tasks and offering education to improve their onboarding experience.

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
saint louis , MO
12.2005 - 12.2013
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.
  • Assisted Mercy Hospital St. Louis patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming to enhance comfort and dignity.
  • Documented patient information in Mercy Hospital St. Louis's electronic records to maintain accurate health records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO
12-2013

High School Diploma -

Incarnate Word Academy
St Louis, MO
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Spinal cord care
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Care coordination
  • Charge Nurse
  • Epic charting
  • CVA Experience
  • TBI Experience
  • Burn Team Member

Timeline

Spinal Cord RN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
02.2015 - 12.2023

Register Nurse

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
02.2014 - 11.2022

Patient Care Technician

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2005 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Maryville University of Saint Louis

High School Diploma -

Incarnate Word Academy

Some College (No Degree) -

Columbia College
Kathleen Trower