Kathryn Pence
Warrenville,IL
Summary
Reliable registered nurse demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Hardworking and motivated to succeed. Successful in managing personal and leadership goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator: Interventional Suites- Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Pre/Post-Op Holding Department
Endeavor Health/ Edward- Elmhurst Health
Naperville , IL
2021.05 - Current
- Organizing and providing education for new hires, including skills checklists, scenario-based knowledge assessments, and educational materials.
- Providing weekly or bi-weekly check-ins and tailoring of educational needs during orientation to ensure successful outcomes.
- Planning all new equipment, procedure, and practice roll-out education for staff.
- Providing education to staff and organizing educational opportunities that challenge the staff to have an elevated knowledge set of Interventional Suites, Cath Lab, and Structural heart procedures.
- Improving, updating, and providing education as it evolves.
- Record keeping for documentation errors, education to staff for improvement.
- Updating reference materials as care evolves.
- Creation and progression of training programs for improving and expanding knowledge.
- Maintaining employee files, mandatory requirements, point of care, and education.
- Creation of process improvement plans when it pertains to education and orientation.
- Collaboration with ancillary department leadership to provide seamless, patient-centered care.
- Providing lectures, symposium sessions, and SIM lab hands-on training as needed.
- Coordinating shadow experiences in the department to avoid scheduling overlap.
- Nurse Planner for CE submissions.
- Tracking data including: first case on time start data (FCOTS) and cardiac alerts and cancellations.
- Promotion of staff engagement, employee appreciation activities, and events.
- Provided guidance on regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO, and DNV standards.
- Participated in continuing education initiatives by attending conferences or seminars relevant to cardiovascular health.
- Coordinated with vendor representatives regarding product demonstrations, equipment installation, and troubleshooting.
Registered Nurse: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Edward- Elmhurst Health
Naperville , IL
2016.10 - Current
- Intraoperative care of cardiac, vascular, and structural heart patients.
- Proficient in circulating, recording, and scrubbing coronary and peripheral procedures.
- Care of patient during complex coronary revascularizations and chronic total occlusion procedures.
- Care of critically ill patients during cardiac arrest, mechanical ventilation, and receiving critical care-related IV medications.
- Primary Preceptor role, Fall 2018 - Present.
- Social Coordinator for the department, April 2018 - May 2021.
- Documentation systems used: EPIC, Merge, iRCODER, Philips X-Ray.
Registered Nurse: Critical Care Unit
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland , TX
2014.10 - 2016.09
- Trauma level 1, Critical Care patient recovery.
- Hypothermia protocol for cardiac arrest.
- Care of patient on a ventilator.
- Critical Care related medication drips
- Preceptor role January 2015- September 2016.
Registered Nurse: Cardiac & Neuro Intensive Care
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee , IL
2013.08 - 2014.10
- CABG immediate recovery (110+ hours experience).
- Cardiac Cath Lab recovery and sheath pulls.
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump therapy.
- Care of patient on a ventilator.
- Critical Care-related medication drips.
- High-risk Cath Lab recovery, removal, and management of arterial femoral sheaths.
- Preceptor role, March 2014 - October 2014.
Registered Nurse: Medical/ Telemetry
2012.07 - 2013.08
- Cardiac Cath Lab recovery and femoral sheath pulls.
- Plan excellent, safe patient care based upon the nursing process.
- Provide compassionate, patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Lakeview College of Nursing
Charleston, ILPre-Nursing Requisites -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILPre-Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiology Requisites -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, ILGeneral Education Requirements -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, ILSkills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Supervision
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Performance Improvement
- Progress Monitoring
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Planning ahead
- Organization
- Time management
Certification
- RCIS
- CVRN-BC1
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois: 041.401950
- ACLS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year: Edward Interventional Suites (2018)
- Nursing Excellence Award Nominee: Riverside Medical Center (May 2014)
- Homestar Bank Scholarship Award Winner (2008)
- Captain of State Championship Dance Team: First Place (2008)
Council Membership
- Medication Safety Committee Edward-Elmhurst Health (December 2020 - Present)
- Unit Based Council at Edward-Elmhurst Health IVS Department, Secretary/Treasurer (November 2018 - Present)
- Giving Team Captain at Edward-Elmhurst Health: IVS/CVOR (October 2018 - Present)
- Unit Based Council at Riverside Medical Center (January 2013 - December 2013)
Volunteer Experience
- American Heart Association Heart Walk, Team Captain (2021- 2024)
- Endeavor Health South Region "Personal Care Drive": Co-Organizer (2024)
- Edward Hospital host site for "Young Hearts for Life" training: Co- Organizer (2024)
- American Heart Association Heart Walk, Participant & Fundraising (2019)
- Riverside Medical Center Samaritan Dinner (October 2012)
- Riverside Medical Center Disaster Drill (September 2012)
- RN Silhouette Program at Riverside Medical Center: Cardiology (June 2011 - August 2011)
- Relay for Life Participant and Volunteer; Peotone, IL, August (2008- 2014)
- Co-Founder of Riverside Junior Auxiliary & Board: Ways in Means (October 2007 - July 2008)
- Riverside Senior Services (June 2007 - August 2007)
- Spanish Tutor at Bishop McNamara High School (August 2005 - May 2006)
- Peotone Public Library (August 2000 - August 2002)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Educator: Interventional Suites- Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Pre/Post-Op Holding Department
Endeavor Health/ Edward- Elmhurst Health
2021.05 - Current
Registered Nurse: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Edward- Elmhurst Health
2016.10 - Current
Registered Nurse: Critical Care Unit
Midland Memorial Hospital
2014.10 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse: Cardiac & Neuro Intensive Care
Riverside Medical Center
2013.08 - 2014.10
Registered Nurse: Medical/ Telemetry
2012.07 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Lakeview College of Nursing
Pre-Nursing Requisites -
Eastern Illinois University
Pre-Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiology Requisites -
Southern Illinois University
General Education Requirements -
Kankakee Community College
- RCIS
- CVRN-BC1
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois: 041.401950
- ACLS
- BLS
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