Kathryn Farries
Barhamsville,VA
Summary
Professionally trained and registered nurse with a strong commitment to delivering culturally competent care to a wide variety of patients. With 14 years of experience in clinical and home care settings, as well as mental health, I have provided nursing care to diverse populations ranging from 9 to 101 years old. Additionally, I have spent 5 years in critical care, honing skills in assessing patient needs and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
Williamsburg, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Grace Hospice
Williamsburg, VA
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Guided pt through end of life care
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital for adolescents
N
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Self-directed with acute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Cared for children with chronic illnesses and behavioral issues
Registered Nurse
Riverside Home Health
Newport News, VA
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Registered Nurse
Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center CVT
Newport News, VA
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA12.2011
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Disease prevention
- High level of autonomy
- Patient positioning competency
- Patient/family focused
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Professional bedside manner
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient management
- Licensed RN
- Team coordination
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
Certification
CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
Additional Information
I have worked in a variety of different settings requiring different specialties and levels of care. I am good at adapting to my environment and utilizing my skills while learning new ones
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grace Hospice
05.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Cumberland Hospital for adolescents
10.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Riverside Home Health
04.2015 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg
01.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center CVT
12.2011 - 01.2013
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers