Kathryn Pish BSN,RN
Merced,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Critical Care Transport
ProTransport-1 AMbulance
09.2023 - Current
- Tasked with developing and implementing the overall vision of the CCT department.
- Responsible for overall management of the CCT staff in Northern California
- Serve as clinical resource for nursing staff, provide overall leadership and direction of the CCT staff
- Manager over Northern California Narcotics program
- Responsible for maintaining credentialed staff by keeping abreast of advances and specialty opportunities in new and emerging medical services for EMS.
- Oversee continuing education and skills check off to maintain a highly skilled CCT team
CCT RN Manager
ProTransport-1 Ambulance
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for overall operation of Critical Care Transport
- Clinical resource for RNs on duty
- Assistant Manager over Narcotics in Northern California
- Responsible for interviewing new candidates, investigations, discipline for CCT Division
- Oversee annual skills competencies, ensure the newest and most up to date practices are being implemented
- Assist with extra staffing for long distance transports
- Work with customers by creating a relationship with hospitals and departments in the hospital setting
- Work with local EMS agencies
- Oversee and review the development of patient care guidelines
Critical Care Transport Nurse
ProTransport-1 Ambulance
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Emmanuel Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
ICU Nurse/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center Merced
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
ICU Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta COllege
Stockton, CA05.2016
Skills
- Critical Care Assessments
- Critical Care Nursing
- American Heart Association ACLS Instructor
- American Heart Association PALS Instructor
- American Heart Association BLS Instructor
- American Heart Association Heart Saver Instructor
- MICN Stanislaus County
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- MICN Stanislaus Co.
- ACLS Instructor
- PALS Instructor
- BALS Instructor
- Heart Saver Instructor
Timeline
Director of Critical Care Transport
ProTransport-1 AMbulance
09.2023 - Current
CCT RN Manager
ProTransport-1 Ambulance
02.2021 - 09.2023
Critical Care Transport Nurse
ProTransport-1 Ambulance
08.2019 - 02.2020
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Emmanuel Medical Center
07.2018 - 08.2019
ICU Nurse/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center Merced
04.2017 - 10.2018
ICU Nurse
Madera Community Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Delta COllege