KATHRYN DUFFY
Lorain,OH
Summary
Hard-working professional with 3.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility, patient safety, and patient relations. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Registered Nurse, Emergency Department role at your company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Managed and monitored the condition of critically ill and injured patients in the ER.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans and provide patient care.
- Educated patients on health and wellness topics, providing support and guidance.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
Staff Nurse- Inpatient Psych
University Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
- Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas.
- Collected patient data and biological samples for testing and procedures.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters, and handled personal hygiene tasks.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results and responded appropriately.
- Provided direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
- Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability.
- Implemented aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Supported patients' nutrition needs through assistive feeding and management of gastric tubes.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
Patient Services Specialist
Cleveland Clinic
11.2012 - 08.2021
- Resolved patient issues to encourage positive experience during the patient visits.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service to foster a welcoming environment for patients.
- Utilized Epic to schedule appointments and perform data entry tasks.
- Secured patient information in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patients' privacy.
- Collaborated with clinicians to ensure outstanding patient care experience in a facility that sees over 200 patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Cleveland, OH05.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH04.2019
Associates Of Science - undefined
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2014
Associates Of Applied Business - undefined
Lorain County Community College
Elyria05.2014
Associates Of Arts - undefined
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH01.2014
Skills
- Epic
- Allscripts
- Discharge Coordination
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Documentation
- Emergency care
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Airway management
- Patient stabilization
- Behavioral health care
- Medication administration
- EKG interpretation
- Respiratory care
Certification
- BLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- TNCC Certified
- CPI Certified
Extracurricular Activities
National Society Of Leadership And Success
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse- Inpatient Psych
University Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
08.2021 - 12.2021
Patient Services Specialist
Cleveland Clinic
11.2012 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
Cleveland State University
Associates Of Science - undefined
Lorain County Community College
Associates Of Applied Business - undefined
Lorain County Community College
Associates Of Arts - undefined
Lorain County Community College
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