Kathryn Anne Desnacido
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Passionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in providing exceptional patient care across various settings, including Acute Care and Chronic Hemodialysis. Excelled in IV therapy management and emergency response, demonstrating critical thinking and effective communication. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through dedicated care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
Registered Nurse
Giving Home Health
Las Vegas, NV
09.2020 - Current
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to patients in a long-term acute care setting.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when managing challenging situations within the clinical environment.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Centennial Hills Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Marquis Plaza Regency
Las Vegas, NV
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Direct patient care
- IV therapy and management
- Vaccine administration
- Tracheostomy care and ventilator support
- Lab result interpretation
- G-tube care and feeding pumps
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Diabetes management
- EMR systems
- Wound and ostomy care
- Infection control practices
- Hemodialysis expertise
Certification
• Registered Nurse: Nevada State Board of Nursing, License # RN90161
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Giving Home Health
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centennial Hills Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas
10.2017 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Marquis Plaza Regency
11.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. La Salle
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