Kathryn Holtz
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients. Excellent skills in patient education, documentation in Epic, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Focused on improving patient understanding, safety, and continuity of care. Known for critical thinking, attention to detail, and timely phone triage support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, General Surgery/Urology Clinic
OSF Medical Group
Bloomington, Illinois
03.2014 - Current
- Performs comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, risk screening, and health history reviews.
- Administers medications, IV therapies, injections, and prescribed treatments while monitoring patient responses and maintaining medication safety standards.
- Provides patient and family education regarding surgical preparation, wound care, medication management, pain control, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal outcomes.
- Performs wound assessments and dressing changes, monitors patient progress, and communicates changes in condition to surgeons and providers.
- Coordinates surgical clearances by ordering and monitoring diagnostic testing, laboratory results, imaging studies, and appointment schedules through Epic EMR.
- Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinates referrals and follow-up care, and advocates for patient needs throughout the surgical care continuum.
- Conducts telephone triage and manages urgent patient concerns via MyChart, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
- Assists with office-based procedures by preparing equipment, maintaining procedure room readiness, and supporting providers during patient care activities.
- Maintains accurate clinical documentation in Epic EMR while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, patient safety, and quality care standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05-2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Care coordination strategies
- Phone triage
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient satisfaction improvement
- Verbal communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Staff supervision
- Team Player
Affiliations
- Works in collaboration with church members providing community outreach programs promoting health and wellness. Manages church finances as church treasurer and leads and coordinates Vacation Bible School annually.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, General Surgery/Urology Clinic
OSF Medical Group
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College