Kathleen "Katie" Henesey
Alton,IL
Summary
Accomplished PACU RN with a proven track record at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in recovery of critical care patients and medication administration, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in Basic Life Support advanced life support,, pediatric advanced life support as well as trauma certification and empathetic patient care, adept at leading and educating new nurses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU RN
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2014 - Current
- Recovery of general anesthesia, TIVA, and MAC patients.
- Recovery of critical care/ICU patients, same day surgery patients, cath lab, IR and endo patients.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Competent IV placement and ultra sound guided placement.
- Ventilator management
- Relief Charge
- Precepting of new nurses
Specialty Float RN, (PACU and ICU)
St. Louis University
St Louis, MO
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- When surgery schedule was complete, would be floated to any of the 4 ICUs (neuro, transplant, MICU, CCU)
Cardiac/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
St Louis, MO
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Proficient in ballon pumps and impella devices.
- Assist in central line placement, chest tube placements.
- Management of multiple drugs, titrating gtts
- Charge Nurse
- Precepting of new nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree
Lebanon12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12.2005
High School Diploma -
Alton High School
Alton, MO05.2000
Skills
Basic Life Support
ACLS
TNCC
PALS
Relief Charge
Preceptor
Clinical judgment
Compassion and Empathy
Discharge Planning
Timeline
PACU RN
SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Specialty Float RN, (PACU and ICU)
St. Louis University
01.2010 - 01.2014
Cardiac/Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Louis University Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
High School Diploma -
Alton High School