Kathryn Kinseth

Charge Nurse, Emergency Nurse in a critical access Emergency Department.

• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Continually assessed patients'' responses to treatments or medications administered within CTICU settings; adjusted nursing actions accordingly when necessary.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in the CTICU.
• Educated patients and their families about treatment options, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.