Kathy Kovar
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 14 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Abrazo West Campus
Goodyear, AZ
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Collected and documented patient history.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as IV insertion, EKG, pre-procedure hydration.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, anesthesiologist, and technicians to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse
Aravo West Campus
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse
HealthSouth Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital
Glendale, AZ
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ05.2007
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Family Education
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Education
Golfing, Hiking, DYI
I love the outdoors for both Golfing and Hiking. I enjoy taking on projects around the home and figuring out how to do them. Some recent projects of mine are repairing, caulking, and painting my home windows. Restoring the driveway. Installing hardwood flooring.
Timeline
Staff Nurse Cath Lab
Abrazo West Campus
04.2016 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse
Aravo West Campus
04.2016 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse
HealthSouth Valley Of The Sun Rehab Hospital
10.2007 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
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