Kathryn Wingard
Flintstone,GA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in Oncology at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, demonstrating exceptional patient assessment and medication administration skills. Known for high-level patient care. Exhibits profound compassion and empathy, alongside adept clinical judgment, ensuring holistic and effective patient advocacy and treatment planning. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for 6 years, earning several awards for excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
07.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Assistant
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
12.2013 - 07.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Treatment Planning
- Data Collection
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
07.2020 - Current
Nurse Assistant
CHI Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College