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Hi, I’m

Kathy Silar

York,PA

Summary

Ng Dynamic RN with extensive experience at PrimeCare Medical, excelling in medication administration and patient assessment. Known for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassion and effective communication. Proven track record in acute care and mentoring staff, leading to improved health outcomes and a supportive work environment. Strong clinical judgment and expertise in wound care.

Overview

45
years of professional experience

Work History

PrimeCare Medical

RN
10.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.

Manor Care

RN
12.2015 - 01.2020

Wellspan Health- York Hospital

RN
11.1980 - 10.2014

Job overview

LPN 5 years Med Surg floor nursing

RN 5 years Surgical floor nursing

RN OR circulating and scrub nurse

Education

Alvernia University
Reading, PA

Associate of Science from RN

Central York High School
York, PA

York County Vocational Technical
York, PA

LPN
10.1980

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Geriatric care
  • Community health
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessments
  • Staff supervision
  • Licensed RN
  • HIPAA education
  • Wound care
  • Emotional awareness
  • Acute care expertise
  • Taking vitals
  • Emergency procedures
  • Medical evaluation
  • Collecting vitals
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Medication distribution
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Medical assessment

Timeline

RN

PrimeCare Medical
10.2020 - Current

RN

Manor Care
12.2015 - 01.2020

RN

Wellspan Health- York Hospital
11.1980 - 10.2014

Alvernia University

Associate of Science from RN

Central York High School

York County Vocational Technical

LPN
Kathy Silar