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Kathryn Schoenen

Austin,TX

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

KARE
05.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Shiftkey
01.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.

Medication Psych Nurse

Austin Oaks Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.

Travel Evening Charge LPN (Psych)

Valley View Health Care Center - Medical Solutions
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted staff with scheduling physician services, clinic and resident appointments.
  • Implemented plan of care consistently, effectively and cost-efficiently with focus on resident-centered outcomes by utilizing available resources and discharge planning.
  • Collaborated with physician and other health care professionals within interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized plan of care for resident.
  • Maintained electronic health records, recorded changes and updated documentation to review and honor resident requests for treatments.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.

Travel Staff LPN

Vibra Hospital Of Denver - Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Shiftkey
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.

Charge LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Barton Valley Rehab And Healthcare Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Education

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Cybertex Institute of Technology
Austin, TX
09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Smith College
Northampton, MA
06.2008

Skills

  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Family Education
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Records Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Charting
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Observation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Medical Examination
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care

Affiliations

United States Navy, 2007 - 2015

Timeline

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

KARE
05.2023 - Current

Travel Evening Charge LPN (Psych)

Valley View Health Care Center - Medical Solutions
04.2023 - 05.2023

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Shiftkey
01.2023 - Current

Travel Staff LPN

Vibra Hospital Of Denver - Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 03.2023

Medication Psych Nurse

Austin Oaks Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Travel LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Shiftkey
06.2022 - 12.2022

Charge LPN (Geriatric Psych)

Barton Valley Rehab And Healthcare Center
09.2021 - 06.2022

Diploma - Vocational Nursing

Cybertex Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Smith College

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