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Kathleen Momsen MSN-NE, RN

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative Masters prepared registered nurse with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Trained in different specialties with overall goal to work in a rewarding and challenging environment that allows utilization of education, leadership, and clinical skills obtained through training and experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Surgical Unit

Novant Matthews Medical Center
06.2006 - Current
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Participate in shared governance councils.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Condell Medical Center
03.2002 - 05.2006
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures including radiology and other therapies.
  • Advised patients and caregivers on neurtropenic management, discharge plan, safe medication use, and cancer management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain and nausea management interventions.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts on various chemotherapy regimens.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Assisted multiple physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and bronchoscopies.

Registered Nurse, Oncology Unit

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
06.1999 - 03.2002
  • Care and treatment for oncology patients participating in drug trials. Manage care of stem cell patients.
  • Devised detailed care pathways for leukemia and lymphoma patients.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Master of Arts - Nurse Educator

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.2023

Master of Science - Nursing

North Park University
Chicago, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Medical Charts and Records
  • Hematology Oncology
  • Care Planning
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • General Surgery
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Monitoring Recovery
  • Disease Processes
  • Nursing Process
  • Postoperative Complications
  • EMR Systems
  • Education Administration
  • Nursing Assignments
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Unit Oversight
  • Patient Management
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • EPIC EMR
  • Operation Preparation

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/Surgical Unit

Novant Matthews Medical Center
06.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Condell Medical Center
03.2002 - 05.2006

Registered Nurse, Oncology Unit

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
06.1999 - 03.2002

Master of Arts - Nurse Educator

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

Master of Science - Nursing

North Park University

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