KATHRYN STARACE

Kind and detail-oriented new graduate nurse with a solid foundation in clinical skills and patient-centered care developed through hands-on clinical rotations. Possesses strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a genuine commitment to creating a supportive and comforting environment for patients and families while delivering safe, compassionate nursing care.

08/2024 to Current

Per Diem Patient Care Technician- Middlesex Hospital, Telemetry – 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457

• Assist with continuous cardiac monitoring setup, lead placement, and troubleshooting.
• Perform frequent vital signs.
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs and ensure accurate lead placement and tracing quality.
• Monitor oxygen saturation trends and notify nursing of abnormal readings.
• Perform blood glucose checks per protocol, especially for cardiac/diabetic patients.
• Assist with patient mobility while observing for intolerance (SOB, dizziness, chest pain, arrhythmias).
• Track and document intake/output and fluid restrictions relevant to cardiac patients.
• Maintain fall precautions and monitor wires/tubes to prevent dislodgement.
• Assist with telemetry device changes and battery checks.
• Communicate telemetry status during patient transport and ensure continuity of monitoring.
• Report subtle changes in patient condition, such as increased fatigue or changes in mentation.
• Reinforce patient education provided by nurses (call light use, safety, importance of remaining on telemetry).

01/2024 to 11/2024

Per Diem Pharmacy Technician - Hospital of Central Connecticut – 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06052

• Refill Pyxis machines throughout the hospital.
• Calculate dosage for patient-specific medications.
• Unpack new medication orders.
• Handle narcotics and controlled substances.
• Compound medications following standard procedure.
• Use Epic software.
• Maintain proper drug storage procedure per hospital policy.

12/2021 to 11/2023

Pharmacy Technician - Beacon Prescriptions – 543 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06053

• Answered incoming phone calls and addressed client questions.
• Created medication plans with doctors to best suit patient needs.
• Worked directly with pharmacists to assist with workflow to better suit pharmacy production.
• Solved customer problems in-person and over the phone by aiding with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
• Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
• Maintained proper drug storage procedures and registries.
• Counted and measured medications following standard procedures.
• Filled monthly medication boxes for patients in group homes and with in-home care.
• Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.

02/2019 to 08/2021

Sales Associate/Cashier – Footprints Shoes and Accessories – 79 Costello Rd, Newington, CT 06111

• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
• Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
• Maintained a clean sales floor and organized merchandise.
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, then taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to store policy.
• Handled money, issued receipts, and processed refunds/credits/exchanges.