Kathryn Marsh, RN.1647746
Black Forest,CO
Summary
Dedicated and conscientious Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, assessment and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with peers, patients and families through clear communication, respectful team oriented attitude, excellent customer service skills and a goal of delivering high quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric RN, STAFF PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Colorado Mental Health Institute Ft Logan
12.2020 - Current
- Managed floor staff as charge nurse
- Milieu management and care for patients in up to 24 bed units, delegating tasks and supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Organized and managed pre and post procedure care and documentation for patients undergoing ECT procedures
- Performed focused assessments and managed care of patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, facilitating wound care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as charge nurse on up to 36 bed units
- Trained orienting nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of psychiatric patients in challenging admissions unit environment
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
Education
Associate of Arts -
Otero Junior College
11.2015
Skills
- Discharge planning
- De-escalation skills
- Clinical judgement
- Suicide prevention
- Clear communication skills
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 4/29/24 renew by 4/2026
BLS for Healthcare Providers 4/29/24, renew by 4/2026
IV Therapy and Fluid Management Certification 9/24, renew by 9/26
CPI Blue Card 7/23, renew by 7/24
Timeline
Psychiatric RN, STAFF PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Colorado Mental Health Institute Ft Logan
12.2020 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
01.2018 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts -
Otero Junior College
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 4/29/24 renew by 4/2026
BLS for Healthcare Providers 4/29/24, renew by 4/2026
IV Therapy and Fluid Management Certification 9/24, renew by 9/26
CPI Blue Card 7/23, renew by 7/24
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