Kathy Spillman
Summary
Driven Ambulatory Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Skilled in pre-op and post-op care, demonstrating strong collaboration with physicians to enhance patient outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency department specialty.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient education with clear communication of treatment plans and follow-up instructions.
- Ensured patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing therapeutic procedures.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions for outpatient treatment.
- Expedited the admission process for ambulatory surgery patients by conducting preoperative assessments efficiently.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality, compassionate care to ambulatory patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing skilled support and anticipating needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CGH Medical Center
06.2005 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Preform with team on trauma and emergency interventions for critical patients
- Triage Nurse: evaluate and determine priority of care for patients using comprehensive five-level system.
- Charge Nurse: managing staff and patient care across 31 bed department in close coordination with physicians.
- Preceptor: trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Highland Community College
Freeport, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL05.2005
No Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Strong Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Pediatric nursing
- 12 lead EKG
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 2025
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support expires 2025
- ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course expires 2025
Timeline
Ambulatory Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
CGH Medical Center
06.2005 - 05.2023
No Degree - General Studies
Highland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sauk Valley Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 2025
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support expires 2025
- ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course expires 2025
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