Kati Thornton
Frostproof,FL
Summary
Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse / Throughput Coordinator
Winter Haven Hospital - Baycare
10.2017 - Current
- Creating daily assignments.
- Managing the throughput of patients throughout the department including triage, EMS, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Working alongside department administration to coach and train staff.
- Working with hospital administration and floor management in creating a safe and effective Emergency Department.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Winter Haven Hospital - Baycare
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Caring for patients in the Emergency Department (adult, pediatric, and neonatal) within all specialties (psychiatric, OB/GYN, trauma, med/surg, cardiac, etc.)
- Working all roles within the Emergency Department (triage, general room assignments, Fast Track, and psychiatric).
- Completed the BayCare Leadership program to continue advancing in my career.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Florida Hospital - Heartland Division
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Caring for patients within the Emergency Department.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers by effectively addressing concerns or questions related to treatment plans, prognosis, and overall care management.
- Developed strong assessment skills through rapid evaluation of diverse patient populations presenting with various illnesses or injuries.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2017
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL12.2012
Skills
- Ability to maintain throughput of a 50-bed Emergency Department
- Ability to work within and lead a team
- Able to coach staff members
- Dependability
- Comfortable in high stress situations
- Patient management
- Team leadership
- Direct patient care
- Safety and security procedures
Accomplishments
- Certified Emergency Nurse (11/2015)
- PALS Instructor
- Daisy Award Winner (x2) / Daisy Team Award (x1)
- Completion of the BayCare Health System Aspiring Leader Track (10/2019)
Timeline
Charge Nurse / Throughput Coordinator
Winter Haven Hospital - Baycare
10.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Florida Hospital - Heartland Division
01.2016 - 04.2016
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Winter Haven Hospital - Baycare
01.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Polk State College
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