Kathryn Perkinson
Lynnwood ,WA
Summary
Well-qualified healthcare professional with 20+ years of experience caring for all types of patients in fast-paced healthcare settings. Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical abilities with demonstrated understanding of medical conditions, procedures and compliance requirements. Adaptable, and valuable team member with good communication and interpersonal and leadership skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager, RN3 Interventional Rad.
UW Medicine, Northwest Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care. Implemented HWE (Healthy Work Environment) to secure funding for staffing, and improve morale.
- Transitioned unit from 100% travelers, to 100% FTE in 1 year. Built a strong and successful IR team.
- Staffing, scheduling, Kronos, and daily shift planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Expedited discharge processes by coordinating with various departments for timely completion of required paperwork.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment. Moderate Sedation
Public Health Nurse
Snohomish County Health Department
Everett , WA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked with Snohomish Health department to provide vaccinations and Covid testing at various locations. Testing approx 210-300 daily.
RN First Assist, Circulator, Scrub and Charge RN
The Everett Clinic
Edmonds , WA
08.2019 - 09.2021
- RNFA/ Assisting in Laparoscopic, Arthroscopic and Open surgical procedures in Orthopedics, GYN, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Plastic/ ENT areas. Also acted as a circulating and scrub RN as needed.
- Precepting new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Bariatric Nurse, RNFA, Circulator, Scrub RN
Northwest Weight And Wellness
Everett, WA
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Managed clinic appointments for Lap band adjustments and post op follow up call, RNFA, Circulator, Scrub RN and Clinic RN in Bariatric Group ASC
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and weight loss goals
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve skills.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
Office Registered Nurse
Primary Care Clinic
Victoria, TX
2001 - 2009
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Emergency Department RN
DeTar Hospital Navarro
Victoria, TX
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Cared for numerous patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
The Methodist Hospital Houston
Houston, TX
1996 - 1998
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and identified primary care physician, contacting office to obtain patient file.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider as needed.
Emergency Department RN
Southwest Medical Center
Houston, TX
1995 - 1996
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Francis Hospital
Ewa Beach, HI
1993 - 1995
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital
Detroit, MI
1992 - 1993
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Nurse, High Risk Ob
Richland Memorial Hospital
Columbia, SC
1990 - 1992
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC06.1990
Skills
- Performance Appraisal
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Task Delegation
- Critical Thinking
- Department management
- Care Delivery
- Clinical expertise
- Direct Patient Care
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Epic Systems
- Employee Training Program
Certification
- CNOR
- ACLS/BLS
- Certified Bariatric Nurse
- Registered Nurse, First Assist
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager, RN3 Interventional Rad.
UW Medicine, Northwest Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Public Health Nurse
Snohomish County Health Department
06.2021 - 09.2021
RN First Assist, Circulator, Scrub and Charge RN
The Everett Clinic
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bariatric Nurse, RNFA, Circulator, Scrub RN
Northwest Weight And Wellness
09.2012 - 08.2019
Emergency Department RN
DeTar Hospital Navarro
01.2009 - 01.2012
Office Registered Nurse
Primary Care Clinic
2001 - 2009
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
The Methodist Hospital Houston
1996 - 1998
Emergency Department RN
Southwest Medical Center
1995 - 1996
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Francis Hospital
1993 - 1995
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Sinai Hospital
1992 - 1993
Nurse, High Risk Ob
Richland Memorial Hospital
1990 - 1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bob Jones University
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