Kathryn Degnan
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Gastrointestinal/Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit
Children’s National Medical Center
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
- Provided care to infants, children, and adolescents on a pediatric gastroenterology and intestinal rehabilitation unit along pediatric medical surgical overflow patients
- Assessed, monitored and cared for a four patient assignment load; including medication administration, wound care, central line care, nutritional rehabilitation, fluid and electrolyte monitoring, and patient and family education
- Collaborated with specialty consult teams to create plans of care
- Completed New Graduate Residency Transition to Practice program
- Completed New Graduate Nurse Evidence Based Practice Project
Lifeguard
Manasquan Beach Patrol
Manasquan, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Cycle Bar NOMA
Washington, DC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Catholic University of America
05.2022
Spanish for Healthcare Certificate -
05.2022
Skills
- Central Line Care: labs draws, dressing changes, daily cap changes, daily CHG baths
- Administration of IV medications: communicating with pharmacists and providers regarding correct dosing, administration of TPN and Lipids, IVIG, Albumin & Lasix, antibiotics, high risk infusions, and fluids
- Respiratory Care: advanced respiratory assessments, titration of oxygen, and suctioning
- Care for Hematology patients: Sickle Cell Crisis pain management with PCA pumps and blood product administration
- Care for Type 1 Diabetic Patients: insulin administration, blood glucose and diet monitoring
- Gastronomy Tube Care, Nasogastric Tube, and Ostomy Care: administration of formula feeds through g-tube, ostomy changes, wound care, assessment and monitoring for skin break down
- Patient and Family Education for new G-Tube, Ostomy, Central Line, and new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
- De-escalation of behavioral, suicidal ideation and eating disorder patients
- Ability to call rapid responses based on nursing assessment of declining patient status to transfer to the PICU
- Preceptor for new graduate pediatric nurses and experienced nurses
Certification
NCLEX Certification, 07/2022
Additional Information
Varsity Athlete Catholic University Women’s Varsity Swim Team, Catholic University Homeless Food Runs
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Gastrointestinal/Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit
Children’s National Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Cycle Bar NOMA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lifeguard
Manasquan Beach Patrol
01.2016 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The Catholic University of America
Spanish for Healthcare Certificate -
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