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Kathryn Butcher-Wolfe

Summary

Texas-Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN and Clinical Team Lead

Root Causes Medicine
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Mixing all IV medication bags for all patients, as well as, insertion of peripheral IVs, access ports and PICC lines, using aseptic technique, and performing needed dressing changes.
  • Creation of daily schedule to follow, ensuring appointments are kept to as close to on time as possible and medications are given in the correct order, and monitoring for adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Inventory of medications and supplies along with ordering when needed
  • Liaison between patients, providers, and families
  • Input of all lab orders for oncology patients including functional lab kits,along with patient education and lab monitoring.
  • Assisted in the development of staff training programs to ensuring delivery excellent patient care.
  • Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.

Travel LVN

Medical solutions
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Floor nurse assigned to a Med/Surg unit responsible for a variety of patients, ranging from illness to post orthopedic surgical procedures
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs during travel assignments.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and conducting regular assessments.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, their families, and medical staff, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the treatment process.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

ADON

Weston Inn (Caraday)
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assist the DON in overall management of the nursing department and coordination with other disciplines to provide the highest quality of care to all residents
  • Make frequent rounds on nursing units, on all shifts, to assess performance of nursing staff, monitor the quality of care provided, and assist in all aspects of patient care when needed
  • Review of potential new skilled residents from a clinical aspect and review of admission orders along with order entry once approved by primary care physician
  • Review of admissions to ensure completion of all required assessments, scheduling of all outside appointments, and assist in creating an appropriate patient centered care plan
  • Wound care, rounding with wound care physician when needed, and completion of weekly wound care report along with infection control reports
  • CoVid-19 monitoring and testing for staff and residents, as required, along with providing vaccinations when required
  • Training and competency of existing and new staff
  • Acting as floor nurse and covering open shifts when needed.
  • Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the facility, resulting in decreased incident rates and improved patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
  • Evaluated emerging trends in healthcare delivery models to identify opportunities for process improvements within the organization.
  • Participated in regulatory surveys conducted by external agencies, demonstrating compliance with established standards of practice and delivering high-quality patient care services consistently across all aspects of operations.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.

Travel LVN

Medical solutions
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Charge nurse responsible for up to fifty skilled and/or long-term residents based on an individual plan of care
  • Management of direct care staff to ensure the highest level of quality of care for all residents
  • Order verification and entry along with assessment completion for new and existing residents
  • Lab ordering, monitoring, and reporting
  • Clinical liaison between families, staff, residents, management, and physicians
  • Wound care, along with tracking and monitoring
  • Diabetic care, monitoring, reporting, and patient and/or family education
  • Discharge planning
  • Also acted as Admission Nurse: All order verification and entry for all new resident admissions, along with completion of all required admission assessments.
  • Played an active role in creating an individual plan of care for all new residents
  • Also assisted DON with multiple reports as needed and assisted in discharge planning and patient education and home going instructions.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs during travel assignments.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and conducting regular assessments.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, their families, and medical staff, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the treatment process.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
  • Enhanced cultural competency through exposure to diverse patient populations, enabling more inclusive and empathetic nursing care.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Fortis College
05.2011

Skills

  • IV and infection control certified
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Assessment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Postoperative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Staff Supervision
  • Writing Reports
  • Oxygen Therapy

Timeline

LVN and Clinical Team Lead

Root Causes Medicine
03.2022 - 01.2024

Travel LVN

Medical solutions
09.2021 - 12.2021

ADON

Weston Inn (Caraday)
12.2020 - 06.2021

Travel LVN

Medical solutions
10.2019 - 12.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Fortis College

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