Kathryn (Katie) Yager
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dynamic Wound RN with extensive experience. Expert in wound assessment and care coordination, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Proven ability to mentor staff and streamline care processes, ensuring compliance and fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound, Ostomy RN
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Achieve wound department competency development for site marking and peer precepting.
- Manage pre-operative stoma site marking with consistent clinical accuracy.
- Deliver routine wound care and dressing changes in accordance with care schedules.
- Improve long-term health outcomes through patient education on disease management, self-care, and wellness strategies.
- Support evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing competency development.
- Contribute to hospital-wide wound product formulary creation and rollout.
- Strengthen unit teamwork and effectiveness through mentoring new nursing staff.
- Improve daily nursing workflow through supervision of support staff.
- Improve patient outcomes through participation in quality improvement initiatives.
- Identify complications early and coordinate treatment with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Reach department goals by implementing new inpatient care processes and standards.
Home Health RN
Compassionate Care Home Health
Fresno, CA
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided direct nursing care and ensured safe delivery of IV therapies, injections and other treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed care plans, and documented patient progress to ensure effective treatment.
- Educated patients and families on managing chronic conditions and medication adherence to enhance health outcomes.
- Optimized patient comfort by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs during end-of-life care to provide compassionate support.
Case Manager RN
Madera Community Hospital
Madera, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care that addressed patients' specific needs.
- Developed and coordinated the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patients' identified needs.
- Coordinated and facilitated care planning rounds and patient family conferences.
- Reviewed and coordinated patients' hospital stays, monitoring service delivery to ensure timely and efficient access to essential services.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate facilities, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
- Conducted daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality management activities based on the standards/guidelines for patients in a variety of settings.
- Adhered to internal and external regulatory/accreditation requirements and compliance guidelines.
Psych RN
North Star Behavioral Health
Anchorage, AK
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Delivered psychiatric nursing care in inpatient behavioral health settings.
- Assessed mental status and monitored patient safety throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers on treatment plans.
- De-escalated agitated patients using therapeutic communication and crisis techniques.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
Education
Wound and Ostomy Certification -
San Jose State University
San Jose, California01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Portland, Oregon12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, California01-2007
Skills
- Ostomy management
- Stoma site marking
- Epic charting
- Clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Advanced wound care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
Timeline
Wound, Ostomy RN
Clovis Community Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Home Health RN
Compassionate Care Home Health
02.2018 - 12.2018
Case Manager RN
Madera Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
Psych RN
North Star Behavioral Health
10.2013 - 04.2015
Wound and Ostomy Certification -
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
California State University, Fresno