Kathryn Marie Carter
Deltaville,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Recognized for leadership in training staff and maintaining high standards of care, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and families
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
Tappahannock, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Employed full time, started on Med-Surg. and transitioned to ICU level of care.
- Implement care for up to 3 critical/progressive care patients.
- Care for vented patients and patients on continuous BIPAP, as well as high flow oxygen.
- Maintain patients on heparin drips, cardiac drips, patients in DKA, any patient requiring a higher level of care that can be maintained at this location requiring close monitoring.
- Re-evaluate and assess patients often, communicate and collaborate with Hospitalist and Intensivist for overall best outcome for patients being cared for.
- Administer blood safely according to the policy and procedure of VCU Tapp.
- Assist with rapid intubation as needed, insertion of central lines, transferring patients to level one trauma center- VCU Main, Richmond.
- Advancing clinical ladder- currently at level 3/5.
- Assisted in emergency situations by performing critical interventions swiftly.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverside Convalescent Center- Mathews
Mathews, VA
07.2023 - Current
- Employed at RCCM for eighteen years providing compassionate long-term care.
- Carry on a 30:1 ratio administering large volume of medications, wound care, and numerous treatments.
- Very fast-paced environment have developed excellent organizational skills and time management.
- When working nights carry on a 60:1 ratio.
- Supervise up to 6 aides, directing them to the highest priority at the point of care.
- Work with G and J tubes perform urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care, and suctioning, colostomy care, wound vac’s, maintain I.V.’s by gravity, draw blood, and utilize I-care and Vision.
- Currently working as a supervisor in a labor pool status.
- Four years ago, was the Director of Nursing for 1 year.
- Achieved Champion of the Month in October of 2014.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with safety protocols.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and family members.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessing patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
Gloucester, VA
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Employed at R.W.R.H. implementing acute care for up to seven patients while attending to the highest level of priority and directing the aide’s level of priority.
- Floated to the ICU and ER as needed.
- Performed detailed head-toe physical examinations and charted findings utilizing epic.
- Interpreted lab values, and co-morbidities while applying critical thinking.
- Inserted and maintained I.V.’s, administered medications via I.V. push, with a secondary set, via a central and PICC line.
- Inserted chest ports while maintaining sterility.
- Administered blood safely according to the policy and procedure of R.W.R.H.
- Performed tracheostomy care, urinary catheterization, insertion and removal of nasogastric tubes, performed 12 lead E.KG.’s and interpreted results, performed surgical- incision dressing changes, maintained JP drains, completed admissions, education, and discharges.
- Achieved Champion of the Month July 2020, June 2022, and July 2022.
Director of Nursing
Riverside Convalescent Center- Mathews
Mathews, VA
02.2019 - 02.2020
- As the Director of Nursing, I oversaw and coordinated the care of 60 residents and 58 employees excluding agency staff.
- I started out at this facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and I worked in that capacity for a decade before going back and earning my associates as a Registered Nurse.
- It was with great honor that I served Riverside and the residents of Mathews in this role.
- My responsibilities were beyond multi-faceted from scheduling to communicating with the Medical Directors, all while ensuring that the facility abides by the regulations of the state.
- Education was a key and paramount component to this role to ensure a just culture.
- The greatest take away I left with was an enhanced ability to communicate effectively with emotional intelligence.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Francis Sanders
Gloucester, VA
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Employed at this facility part-time assessing rehabilitative/ skilled patients as well as geriatric residents.
- Frequent admissions and discharges; became familiar with paperwork and providing patient education regarding discharges.
- Handled a variety of different orthopedic patients having had knee/hip replacements, maintained I.V.’s.
- Administered medications via both enteral/parenteral routes for up to 17 patients, provided wound care, drew labs as ordered, supervised 4 or more aides.
Education
BSN -
Old Dominion University
Virginia Beach, VA02.2026
L.P.N. to R.N. advanced program -
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA06.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing
Virginia Beach, VASome College (No Degree) -
Rappahannock Community College
Glenn’s, VAAdvanced Studies Diploma -
Princess Anne High School
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Compassion and empathy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and charting
- Culturally sensitive
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Physical assessments
- Family and patient support
- Medication and IV administration
- SBAR communication
- Hospice and palliative care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Registered Nurse, associate degree, 0001281556
- CPR-BLS and ACLS certified
- Telemetry Certified
- NIHSS certified
Professional Summary - Career Profile
- Punctual, dependable, self-disciplined, and devoted.
- Provide safe compassionate bedside care in a timely manner.
- Sensitive to cultural diversity, remain calm under stress, excellent work ethic.
- Very analytical and capable of devising effective solutions to conditions that may need intervention, anticipate the needs of others as a patient advocate.
- Work well with others including family/caregivers, Physicians, and fellow nurses/coworkers.
- Energetic, motivated, and have a great aptitude for developing and learning new skills.
Leadership Experience
Director of Nursing, Riverside Convalescent Center- Mathews, 603 Main Street, Mathews, VA, 23109, 02/18/19, 02/01/20, As the Director of Nursing, I oversaw and coordinated the care of 60 residents and 58 employees excluding agency staff. I started out at this facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and I worked in that capacity for a decade before going back and earning my associates as a Registered Nurse. It was with great honor that I served Riverside and the residents of Mathews in this role. My responsibilities were beyond multi-faceted from scheduling to communicating with the Medical Directors, all while ensuring that the facility abides by the regulations of the state. Education was a key and paramount component to this role to ensure a just culture. The greatest take away I left with was an enhanced ability to communicate effectively with emotional intelligence.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Riverside Convalescent Center- Mathews
07.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Riverside Convalescent Center- Mathews
02.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
07.2018 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Riverside Francis Sanders
10.2009 - 03.2010
BSN -
Old Dominion University
L.P.N. to R.N. advanced program -
Riverside College of Health Careers
Some College (No Degree) -
Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing
Some College (No Degree) -
Rappahannock Community College
Advanced Studies Diploma -
Princess Anne High School