Kathryn Topham
CBH Medical
Carrollton,VA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented RN with strong clinical judgment and patient management skills. Experienced in direct patient care and education, ready to leverage expertise to improve health outcomes and foster a supportive environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse
5 Years 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, enhancing accuracy of health records and care continuity.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding of health management and prevention strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, promoting adherence to best practices and professional development.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 9 Months- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and streamline nursing processes within the department.
- Developed training workshops for staff on emerging healthcare technologies, improving operational efficiency across units.
- Evaluated nursing workflows, identifying areas for improvement that increased service delivery effectiveness and patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Patient management
Licensed RN
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
- Licensed RN - 9 years
- LPN FROM 1997-2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CBH Medical
01.2021 - 07.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
Wellpath
04.2017 - 01.2021Read More
ECPI
Associate of Science from Nursing Leadership And Management
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