KATIE ALTENBERND DOBY
Harvest,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Experience in areas including Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, OB, Long-term care, Field trauma, and Critical Care Transport.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Defense Health Agency
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care between the Emergency Department and other healthcare units by optimizing communication channels among medical professionals.
- Managed staffing assignments to optimize resources, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during peak times.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Registered Nurse, Peds ER
Huntsville Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Triaged patients in possible life-threatening situations and assigned acuity levels appropriately,
LPN Charge Nurse
LIMESTONE HEALTH FACILITY
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and
- Alzheimer's.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, OB CLINIC, Joint Base Lewis
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Flight Medic
UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Determined availability of medical equipment and supplies for specific needs of patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport
- Participated in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assisted pilot as requested in radio, navigational and visual observation activities
- Served as flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter
- Administered pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient reached accepting medical facility
- Transported patients from point of injury to higher echelon of care
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL12.2020
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Lillington, NC12.2015
Skills
- Organization
- BLS, ALS, PALS, TNCC, and NRP certified
- Problem resolution
- Planning and coordination
- Proficient with Cerner EMR
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Defense Health Agency
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Peds ER
Huntsville Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
LIMESTONE HEALTH FACILITY
08.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, OB CLINIC, Joint Base Lewis
04.2018 - 06.2019
Flight Medic
UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2008 - 01.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Calhoun Community College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
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