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Kathryn ledwell

SPRINGFIELD (GREENE COUNTY), MO 65807,MISSOURI

Summary

Highly motivated student with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively independently and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Intervention Team

Cox Hospital
Springfield, MO
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed psychiatric assessments of patients in an emergency room setting and either provided community resources if the patient was not going to be admitted to an inpatient unit or contacted the psychiatrist for admission orders and coordinated the transition of care from the ED to an inpatient psychiatric unit.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Registered Nurse, Hospice

Cox Health at Home
Springfield, MO
04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
  • Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
  • Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cox South
Springfield, MO
10.2019 - 04.2023
  • Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
04-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
10-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
05-2012

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Care Planning
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Community advocate
  • Hospice Care
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Intervention Team

Cox Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Hospice

Cox Health at Home
04.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cox South
10.2019 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Herzing University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ozarks Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Colorado Mesa University

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