Kathryn (Kitty) Kuss
Ankeny
Summary
Registered Professional Nurse with extensive experience at MercyOne Des Moines, excelling in direct patient care and team work. Proven ability in intravenous therapy and assessments, enhancing outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Committed to helping support an environment for optimal patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
- Provide direct patient care on a 39 bed med/surg unit including thorough and accurate assessments, post operative care/monitoring, wound care, administering medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitor patient conditions and vital signs, enhancing care quality through accurate reporting.
- Coordinate care with providers and other clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Educate patients and families promoting understanding of treatment plan and self-care practices.
- As charge nurse: supervise nurses and techs, make patient assignments, perform safety audits, respond to emergencies.
- Mentor nursing students and new nursing staff, sharing clinical expertise and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Enhance patient satisfaction with effective communication, empathy, and attention to individual patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2006
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Pain management/epidural pumps
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Tracheostomy care
- Foley catheters and bladder irrigation
- Chest tubes
- Feeding tubes
- Wound care/vacs
Timeline
Registered Professional Nurse
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa