Kathryn Liggett
Austin,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. History of assessing patient condition both in person and over phone. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Assists individuals in need of medical attention in understanding insurance coverage and urgency of medical conditions. Supporting comprehensive recovery through education and sound medical advice while developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Considered a driven, hardworking team player with the ability to multitask and communicate effectively with fellow staff, patients and physicians. Continuously motivated to excel, learn and grow.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Charge RN
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Educates patients on ways to improve health-related quality of life while living with chronic conditions
- Provides safe and effective care to a diverse group of outpatient cardiac patients by assisting with patient process flow such as telemetry/vital sign monitoring, blood sugar/lipid/hemoglobin A1C testing, heart health education, patient assessment, and maintenance of exercise prescriptions for patients
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of patients at time of admission
- Assesses and evaluates the physical and psychological well-being of cardiac rehab patients
- Monitors heart rhythms during exercise and responds to changes in heart rhythm and vital signs per protocol
- Plans and helps patients to achieve progress towards mutual goals of risk factor identification and modification to long-term plan and assessment during rehabilitation
Registered Nurse, PCU
Heart Hospital Of Austin
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Offered a listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs. Provided comfort measures to patient's who were receiving palliative care
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Unit
Ascension Seton Northwest
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
School Nurse/Substitute
Scottsdale Unified School District
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Acted as a school nurse in several different SUSD elementary and middle schools
- Provided necessary medical care including emergency care to children
- Performed illness prevention, health counseling, vision/hearing screening to elementary and middle aged children
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Unit
Scottsdale Healthcare
10.2006 - 03.2008
- Acted as a Staff Nurse
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions
RN- Telephonic
Good Samaritan Poison Control Center
04.2003 - 10.2006
- Triaged calls
- Provided emergency poison information to callers
- Consulted toxicology when necessary
- Handled stressful conditions while putting the caller at ease
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical ICU
Good Samaritan Medical Center
12.2001 - 04.2003
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Provided palliative/end of life care to patients
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1998 - 12.2001
- Acted as a staff nurse
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Mesa, AZ03.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05.1998
Skills
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Computer proficiency
- Proactive Self-Starter
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Charge RN
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Heart Hospital Of Austin
09.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White
02.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Unit
Ascension Seton Northwest
02.2019 - 01.2020
ACLS
BLS
01-2019
School Nurse/Substitute
Scottsdale Unified School District
10.2009 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Unit
Scottsdale Healthcare
10.2006 - 03.2008
RN- Telephonic
Good Samaritan Poison Control Center
04.2003 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical ICU
Good Samaritan Medical Center
12.2001 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.1998 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
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