Kathryn Sundstrom
Moriarty,NM
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Torrance County Detention Facility
07.2023 - Current
- Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
- Supported newly hired nurses through mentorship initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them succeed in the correctional nursing environment.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
- Provided critical health education to inmates, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
Dispensary Nurse
Recovery Services Of New Mexico
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Detention Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Oncology Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM04.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Oncology nursing care
- Collaboration with physicians
- Immunotherapy Administration
- Detoxification support
- Health Promotion
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cancer care coordination
- Patient assessment and treatment
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Nurse License - July 2019 - Now
- ONS Chemotherapy Certification July 2020- Now
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Torrance County Detention Facility
07.2023 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
03.2022 - 02.2024
Dispensary Nurse
Recovery Services Of New Mexico
12.2021 - 01.2023
Correctional Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Detention Center
09.2020 - 01.2022
Oncology Nurse
University Of New Mexico Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico Highlands University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
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