Kathryn Bishop
Novi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Medilodge Of Howell
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Genesys
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit
Detroit Receiving Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge Of Milford
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Manor Rehab Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glacier Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glacier Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2021
No Degree - Certificate Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08.2020
Skills
- Professional Development
- Long-Term Care
- Care Coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Nursing Management
- Nurse Education and Training
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- BLS
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Medilodge Of Howell
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Genesys
01.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit
Detroit Receiving Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medilodge Of Milford
01.2021 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maple Manor Rehab Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glacier Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glacier Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center
03.2017 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
No Degree - Certificate Nursing
Schoolcraft College
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- BLS
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist
- Registered Nurse
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