Kathryn Keefe Avance

Diligently served in a 27 bed medical surgical unit.
Provides safe patient and family focused quality care utilizing nursing process

Demonstrate leadership and competencies while in charge nurse.

Managed all aspect of operation on the front lines of an inpatient medical floor, managing a team of 6 RN and 1 Patient care assistant

Supervised Patient care, performed assessment, developed and administer, clinical

care and analyzed patient data.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.

Administer IVs and monitor for adverse reactions, reporting reactions immediately

Discussed frequently with medical team to understand and communicate

Patient care plans, with their families.

Dedicatedly contributed to the efficient operations of a 32 -bed Male medical surgical unit.

Maintained accuracy in medication administration

Provided exceptional patient care to Male medical surgical unit.through meticulous attention maintaining a high level of clinical and assessment skills and solving problems .

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.

Communicated effectively

Assisted in the development and implementation of new protocols to improve

with patients, families, and patient outcomes multidisciplinary teams

Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families, patient satisfaction resulting in improved patient satisfaction

Successfully mentored and provided exceptional patient care trained 5 new nurses

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees

Ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment

Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care

Develop nursing care treatment plans

Treat patients for illness or injury and perform routine lab work

Educate patients

Administer medications and injections

Assist doctors

Caring and patient-oriented

Assess patient conditions

Develop treatment plans and discuss and explain conditions to patient

Able to multitask

Provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the

Patient, and in support of the mission WVMC

Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision

of safe and effective care to patients admitted for specialized care

Develop nursing care treatment plans

Treat patients for illness or injury and perform routine lab work

Educate patients

Administer medications and injections

Assist doctors

Caring and patient-oriented

Assess patient conditions

Develop treatment plans and discuss and explain conditions to patient

Monitor patient health and maintain health records electronically

Communicate with other staff to provide care under the prescribed treatment plan

Assess the patient consistent with the Public Health Practice Reference, Nursing Scope Establish policies, and procedures

Utilize basic awareness of community resources and complete required trainings

Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results

Operate medical equipment

Administer medicines and treatments to patients

Teach patients how to manage their illness or injury

Demonstrated effective leadership and encouraged team concepts.

Rotated among various clinical services of institution.

Provided inpatient hospital care to patients with multiple complex diagnosis.

Monitored patient status and reported changes to physician.

Developed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care,

Made necessary revisions as patient status and needs changed.

Provided accurate clinical documentation.

Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures

Provides emotional support to patient and significant others

Performs preventive skin care measures

Provide direct quality care to patients including daily

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implement treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and mental health needs

Deliver patient-centered care in a 30-bed hospital

Acute Surgical Care with 1:4 patient ratios and educate patients and Orthopedics

Families on prognosis, treatment plans, and at-home

Administer medication, perform physical

Examinations of patients, collect blood samples,

Deliver IVs, and perform EKG testing

Monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions

Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on

Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic

backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment

Prepared patient for and assisted with examinations.

Administered injections and medication Dressed wounds and Incisions.

Interpreted physician’s instructions to patients.

Maintained records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of patient.

Developed standards and procedures for providing nursing care and for evaluating service.

Provided inpatient hospital care to patients with multiple complex diagnosis.

Monitored patient status and reported changes to physician.

Developed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care,

Provided accurate clinical documentation.

Worked alongside other interdisciplinary teams to provide the highest quality care

Develops patient outcome statement and establishes individualized patent goals

Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently

Works well in a fast-paced and collaborative working environment

Makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures

Provides emotional support to patient and significant others

Performs preventive skin care measures