Kathryn Reynolds
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, enhancing patient safety and care through advanced surgical knowledge and exceptional teamwork. Specializing in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a special interest in microvascular sugery. Demonstrates professionalism and ethics, contributing to quality improvement and continuing education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Optimized patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among colleagues by sharing knowledge on current evidence-based practices in the field of perioperative nursing.
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- 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.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Villanova, PA07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University
Pomona07.2015
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Continuing education
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Advanced Surgical Knowledge
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
Accomplishments
Recipient of 2023 Reford/Betsch Continuing Education Award
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Rowan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stockton University
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