Kathryn Youngblut
Evansdale,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Treatment Center
02.2011 - Current
- Triage 50 -60 nurse calls related to treatment, labs or scans, refill medication requests.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments, confirm prior authorizations are complete prior to chemotherapy or injections given.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Enter physician lab orders in Epic for next appointments
RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Neurosurgery
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- RN circulating in OR or assisting Neurosurgeon during surgeries on the Neuro Team
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
RN
Cedar Valley Cancer Treatment Center
12.1997 - 02.2010
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, ICN
06.1995 - 12.1997
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Worked in ICN and Mother baby for 2 years after completing RN
- Worked Mother/Baby unit as CNA while attending Hawkeye
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA06.1995
Associate of Science - Nursing Education Registered Nurse
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA06.1995
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Screening
- Patient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Education
- Call Triaging
- Medical Records Management
- Oncology
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Treatment Center
02.2011 - Current
RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Neurosurgery
02.2010 - 02.2011
RN
Cedar Valley Cancer Treatment Center
12.1997 - 02.2010
RN
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, ICN
06.1995 - 12.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing Education Registered Nurse
Hawkeye Community College
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