Katie Bortz
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Motivated and dedicated professional seeking a position for professional growth and development. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management abilities, and a knack for problem-solving. Confident in handling challenging situations with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple priorities. Known for organizational skills and reliability. Approaches tasks with a positive attitude and always goes the extra mile to ensure team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Weekend Charge Registered Nurse
St Luke’s University Health Network
Lehighton, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS)
St. Luke's University Health Network
Lehighton, PA
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Increased accuracy of reimbursement claims by ensuring thorough completion of required assessments within mandated timeframes.
- Improved interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure accurate and timely updates on patient progress.
- Evaluated patient outcomes through ongoing monitoring of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Mentored new Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinators, sharing expertise to foster professional growth and development within the team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when interpreting complex clinical data, enabling accurate identification of patient needs and appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
St Luke’s University Health Network
Lehighton, PA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment plans, improving overall health outcomes.
- Delegated tasks effectively to nursing assistants while supervising their performance in adherence to established protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication approaches.
- Administered IV therapies and provided wound care to expedite healing processes for post-operative patients.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing, planning, and implementing nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques to promote overall wellbeing.
Charge Registered Nurse
St Luke's The Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Lehighton, PA
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Managing admissions and discharges
- Monitoring 46 long-term and short-term patients, and reporting patients' condition to doctors
- Reviewed care plans on daily basis to ensure appropriate care was provided to each patient's needs
- Assess and document wounds, pressure ulcers and skin breakdowns
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Registered Nurse
Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
Bethlehem
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Care of patients with diagnosis of debility, stroke, amputations, quadriplegics, tetraplegics, motor vehicle accidents with traumatic injuries, gunshot wound victims, and traumatic brain injuries
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 21 bed acute rehabilitation unit including daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Monitored and treatment of patients including pain management; wound care; nutritional management including G-tube and J-tubes; ostomy care; tracheostomy care; fall prevention and safety precautions
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally and subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans and observing compliance and safety
- Providing education and support to patients/families/designated caregivers, including skills to ensure safe discharge.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Implemented physician instructions regarding rehabilitation plan, clarifying patients' unique limitations before acting
- Advocated for patients needs by informing health care team of patient's confusion, misunderstanding, and concerns.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries
Student Nurse Extern
St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed various duties assisting nurses in treatment and care of patients
- Shadowed multiple nursing departments including OR, ED and ICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2020
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Duty Delegation
- Administer Medications
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- PICC Lines
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- ICD-10 Coding Knowledge
- MDS Assessment Expertise
- Strong Communication Skills
- Medicaid and Medicare Knowledge
Certification
Patient Documentation Programs: EPIC Computer: PointClickCare Computer Software; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; MDS 3.0 Software;
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- Certified April 2018-present
- Registered Nurse License: 2020- present
Timeline
Weekend Charge Registered Nurse
St Luke’s University Health Network
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (MDS)
St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2023 - 12.2024
Per Diem Registered Nurse
St Luke’s University Health Network
05.2023 - 12.2024
Charge Registered Nurse
St Luke's The Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
07.2020 - 12.2021
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Health Network
08.2019 - 07.2020
Student Nurse Extern
St. Luke's University Health Network
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University