Kathryne Wilcox
Olathe,KS
Summary
With a proven track record at Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus, I excel in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes. My expertise spans pediatric nursing and developing strong relationships, significantly contributing to team efficiency and patient well-being. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Inpatient Hematology & Oncology
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Daycare Teacher
Little Treasures Learning Center
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS12-2024
Skills
- Vital signs and monitoring
- Medication administration
- Medical documentation
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Triage management
- IV therapy
- Pediatric nursing
- Clinical decision making
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Kansas Board of Nursing.
Timeline
CNA, Inpatient Hematology & Oncology
Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
11.2017 - 01.2024
Daycare Teacher
Little Treasures Learning Center
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Kansas Board of Nursing.
LPN Certification - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
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