Kathryn Novack
Brentwood,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing five years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Neighborhood ED (Travel)
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided nursing care to a diverse patient population and met the needs of the local community in a neighborhood ED setting,
- Collaborated with physicians to evaluate and treat a variety of medical conditions.
- Facilitated transport of acute and critically ill patients to higher level of care.
Emergency Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Level 1 Trauma (Travel)
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided nursing care to patients experiencing a variety of medical conditions in a fast paced Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Utilized clinical expertise to promptly stabilize and treat patients experiencing life-threatening conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Emergency Nurse
Mid Coast Community Hospital (Travel)
Brunswick, ME
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Served the local population by providing optimal patient care in a fast paced community ED setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated transport of critically ill patients to higher level of care.
Emergency Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Level 2 Trauma (Staff)
Pensacola, FL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment in a high volume level 2 trauma center.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Emergency Nurse
Baptist Hospital Level 2 Trauma (Staff)
Pensacola, FL
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed knowledge and proficiency in emergency nursing at high-volume level 2 trauma center.
- Utilized clinical knowledge of disease processes to provide treatment to for life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Hospital (Staff)
Pensacola, FL
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08.2018
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Education
- Patient Stabilization
- Stroke Management
- Chest Pain Management
- Management and Titration of Critical Drips
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Chest Tube Management
- Synchronized Cardioversion
- Orthopedic Injury
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)
Timeline
Emergency Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Neighborhood ED (Travel)
01.2023 - 06.2023
Emergency Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent Level 1 Trauma (Travel)
10.2022 - 01.2023
Emergency Nurse
Mid Coast Community Hospital (Travel)
03.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Level 2 Trauma (Staff)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Emergency Nurse
Baptist Hospital Level 2 Trauma (Staff)
07.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Hospital (Staff)
10.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida