Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Daisy Award
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Katie Boutell

Lansing,MI

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient safety, infection control, and surgical coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective teamwork and critical thinking.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Circulator

McLaren Greater Lansing
09.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal workflow as Charge Nurse of 9 OR's
  • Assisted in implementing best practices for infection control and sterilization protocols.
  • Monitored patient vitals during surgery to inform the surgical team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
  • Trained new nursing staff on surgical protocols, equipment usage, and emergency procedures.
  • Developed and refined pre-operative assessments to enhance patient readiness for surgery.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development by engaging in continuing education courses, and staying current on best nursing practices.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Register Nurse Med-Surg

McLaren Greater Lansing
09.2019 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

LPN- RN

Central State Community Services
06.2015 - 01.2018

Lead LPN

  • Medication Administration, Trach/Trach Vent Care, and J/G-tube care on a 12 bed Adult Foster Care Facility
  • Nurse Management and Scheduling/Administration work
  • Supervision of Direct Support Persons & LPNs
  • Interaction with Guardians and Physicians
  • Insulin injections and Diabetes Management
  • Resident Outings and Appointments
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure compliance with care plans.

LPN

Michigan Community VNA
08.2015 - 09.2017

Fall Flu Shot Vaccination Nurse (2015,2016,2017)

  • Administration of flu vaccine
  • Knowledge of vaccine
  • Emergency care if need from reaction
  • Flu shot administration for State of Michigan Employees
  • Knowledge on insurance coverage

LPN

Family Medicine of Grand Ledge
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Basic Nursing Skills- Vitals/Assessments
  • Scribing Patient visits & Documentation on 20 plus patients daily
  • Case Management / Intake
  • Injections & Vaccines, In House Diagnostic Test: EKG, PFT, UA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Univeristy of Michigan Flint
Lansing, MI
06-2020

Associate of Science -

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
01-2009

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
12-2015

Skills

    Surgical procedures- Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Team member General, OB, Urology, ENT, and ophthalmic surgery trained

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient safety
  • Patient positioning
  • Infection control
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical judgment
  • Preoperative care
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse Circulator

McLaren Greater Lansing
09.2019 - Current

Register Nurse Med-Surg

McLaren Greater Lansing
09.2019 - Current

LPN

Michigan Community VNA
08.2015 - 09.2017

LPN- RN

Central State Community Services
06.2015 - 01.2018

LPN

Family Medicine of Grand Ledge
07.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Univeristy of Michigan Flint

Associate of Science -

Lansing Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College

Daisy Award

Nominated From Anesthesiologist- Katie demonstrated exceptional commitment by volunteering to work additional hours on a highly demanding saturday in the operating room. This proactive approach enables us to deliver exceptional care to multiple patients efficiently, mitigation the potential strain on the OR staff. Furthermore, Katie diligently investigates upcoming scheduled cases and has identified patient comorbidities that may have impacted their surgical care. She contributes ti our teams ability to provide high-quality care and mitigate potential complications. She is engaging with staff and physicians and has implemented several processes improvement projects assuring safety checks being done appropriately on every patient.