Kathryn J Murray
Nevada,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of long term care facility functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive treatment plans and implementing them with patients and interdisciplinary team members for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rolling Green Village
Nevada, IA
03.2009 - 08.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IASkills
- Critical thinker
- Organized
- Get along well with others
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Examination
- Responding To Emergencies
- Disease Prevention And Intervention Specialist
- Medication And Dosage
- Medication And Iv Administration
- Nursing Process Implementation
- Nursing Plan Development
- Nursing Assessment
- Patient Assessment And Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Infectious disease control
- Data Collection
- ADL Assistance
- Care Planning
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Sanitation
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rolling Green Village
03.2009 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College