Kathryn Giambalvo
Arlington,VA
Summary
*Open to relocation*
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's National Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Implemented treatment in fast-paced level IV NICU from admission to discharge for critically ill babies aged 22 weeks gestation through one year old with up to three patients per shift
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex interventions such as ventilator and tracheostomy management, therapeutic hypothermia, ECMO, and end of life care
- Advocated for patients and families by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying barriers to safe discharge
- Educated families and caregivers on disease processes, treatment options, medical devices, and follow-up care
- Oriented new nurses on unit policies and patient care routines as a nurse preceptor
Registered Nurse- Solid Organ Transplant
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed care of up to five solid organ transplant recipients, donors, and general medical/surgical patients per shift
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly manage rapidly changing patient conditions
- Provided education to new transplant recipients and family members on medication compliance, lifestyle changes, and post-operative care
- Mentored nursing students throughout their clinical rotation on the unit to provide an educational and hands-on experience
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2020
Skills
Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office
Patient Advocacy
Pediatric and Neonatal Care
Patient and Caregiver Education
CPT and HCPCS Coding
ICD-10 Coding
Certification
- Registered Nurse- District of Columbia, License #1061733, Expires June 2026
- Registered Nurse- Commonwealth of Virginia (Multi-state), License #0001328011, Expires February 2026
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association, Expires December 2025
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)- American Academy of Professional Coders, In progress
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's National Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Solid Organ Transplant
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
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